Communication Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum has disclosed the new Black Stars captaincy structure, with Jordan Ayew leading the charge.
Earlier reports in the media suggested Arsenal star Thomas Partey has declined to retain the role as deputy captain of the Black Stars, with Jordan Ayew being named the main skipper.
Speaking to Metro TV, Henry Asante Twum confirmed Thomas Partey remains deputy skipper of the national team, followed by Mohammed Kudus and Alexander Djiku.
“It is not about individual aspirations, it is about what we want to do together, and it is about believing on the plan and believing in the vision. The coach has taken a decision to make Jordan Ayew the captain, with Thomas Partey, Mohammed Kudus and Alexander Djiku, serving as the first, second and third vice captains of the Black Stars. These players are aware of the structure and the order” he said.
The Leicester City attacker begun his reign with a back-to-back wins in March international break, beating Chad and Madagascar in the fifth and sixth rounds of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Ghana defeated Chad 5-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium before walloping Madagascar 3-0 in the fifth and sixth rounds of the qualifying series.
The magnificent victories over Chad and Madagascar has propelled the Black Stars to the summit of the standings in Group I, with four games to end the qualifiers.
The Black Stars will regroup for the continuation of the World Cup qualifiers in September 2025.