There appears to be confusion surrounding the captaincy of the Ghanaian national football team, the Black Stars. Recent reports suggested that the Ghana Football Federation (GFA) had decided to appoint striker Asamoah Gyan as the captain following an agreement conditioning his return to the national team. However, the GFA, under the leadership of Kwesi Nyantekyi, has swiftly denied these claims in an official statement on its website. The federation expressed surprise at the reports, affirming that John Mensah continues as the team captain, with Michael Essien serving as his vice-captain.
To dispel further speculation regarding the captaincy, the GFA provided insight into their selection process. In cases where Mensah and Essien are absent from the lineup, the most experienced player in the group will assume the captain’s armband. The federation underscored its commitment to the rule of assigning the captaincy to any experienced player when necessary during a match. In essence, the GFA aims to maintain clarity and stability in the captaincy role for the Black Stars.
