Black Stars captain, Andre Ayew emphasized that his commitment to playing for the national team stems from a deep sense of patriotism rather than financial motives.
Speaking at a sports psychology lecture at the University of Ghana last Friday, Andre Ayew reflected on his career and stressed the significance of representing Ghana.
“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,” the former West Ham United and Swansea City forward said.
The 34-year-old, currently a free agent after his time with Le Havre, expressed immense pride in wearing Ghana’s colours.
“I don’t gain my bread, my family’s living wearing the national team colours, I wear these national colours by pride and honour,” the U-20 World Cup winner added.
Andre Ayew is currently clubless after leaving Le Havre where he spent six months on a loan deal in the French Ligue 1.
Despite his commitment, Andre Ayew was left out of Black Stars squad in the back-to-back wins against Mali and Central African Republic in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers last month.