Mohammed Polo, a Ghanaian football legend associated with the Black Stars and Hearts of Oak, has expressed reservations about the idea of André Ayew assuming the captain’s role for the senior Ghana national team. While André Ayew’s older brother, Rahim, has supported the notion that André deserves to lead the Black Stars, Polo believes that this debate is premature. He emphasizes that appointing André as captain could potentially lead to friction within the team, drawing parallels with past conflicts involving André’s father.
Polo argues that André is still too young for the captaincy and that such a move might not be well-received by older players in the team. He suggests that if André is to become captain, it should be with the approval of the more experienced players, similar to the approach Polo took during his playing days. While recognizing André’s leadership qualities, Polo emphasizes the importance of ensuring unity within the team and avoiding potential conflicts.
André Ayew, a midfielder for Olympique de Marseille, played a pivotal role in Ghana’s junior team winning the 2009 World Cup and has since been seen as a leader within the senior team. The debate over the captaincy reflects broader discussions within football teams about the qualities and timing of appointing team captains.
