The captain of Ghana, Andre Ayew, has highlighted the great importance that the National Men’s Football Team holds for him and his family.
Using his career as a focal point, Ayew expressed his feelings at a lecture on sports psychology at the University of Ghana.
The two-time AFCON finalist and son of renowned player Abedi Ayew spoke about the sacrifices he has made for the Black Stars, emphasizing his unwavering dedication to the national team alongside his uncle, former Black Stars attacker Kwame Ayew.
“The national team is so important to my life, my family’s life because today a lot of big men in Ghana have come through the huge university here; our life isn’t through university and through school, our life, my family is about the game and from this country not from anywhere else so when we know we have to wear this jersey, for me it’s all about sacrifices,” Ayew expressed.
He continued, “I don’t gain my bread, my family’s living wearing the national team colours, I wear these national colours by pride and honour.”
Ayew, currently a free agent, was not involved in the Black Stars’ recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. However, his words reflect a deep-rooted dedication to representing Ghana, driven by a sense of pride and honor rather than financial gain.
