Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, believes André Ayew deserves consideration for a place in Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing the veteran forward’s long-standing commitment and sacrifice for the national team.
The 36-year-old last featured for the Ghana national football team during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Debate over Ayew’s possible return to the national side has intensified following his move to NAC Breda as a free agent. The Ghana captain joined the Dutch outfit after spending six months without competitive football following his departure from Le Havre AC.
Speaking in an interview with Citi FM, Agbana acknowledged that the final decision on squad selection rests with Black Stars head coach Otto Addo. However, he insisted that dedication and loyalty to the national team should also play a role when choosing players.
“I always say the coach should be allowed to make the best decision,” Agbana said.
“But if you ask me, we need to reward sacrifice, hard work and loyalty. That should count. André Ayew has shown enormous commitment to the Black Stars, and I believe he should be included,” he added.
Ayew, Ghana’s most capped player, recently marked a milestone at club level by scoring his first goal for NAC Breda in Sunday’s 3–3 draw against Feyenoord.
Ghana, four-time African champions, will make their fifth appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Black Stars have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama national football team, England national football team and Croatia national football team.
The team will open their campaign against Panama on June 17, before facing England on June 23 and Croatia on June 27.
Head coach Otto Addo is expected to announce his final squad for the tournament on June 1.
