According to a report by The BBC Ghana yesterday which was Thursday, November 12, 2026, Sports journalist Akosua Boatemaa has urged Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew to consider bringing his international career to an end, arguing that the time has come for him to make way for younger players to establish themselves in Ghana’s senior national team.

According to Boatemaa, Ayew has little more to contribute to the Black Stars and believes his continued involvement could be affecting the team’s development. She is of the view that Ghana needs to give emerging talents greater opportunities to demonstrate their abilities and build a stronger team for the future.

The sports journalist’s comments come after Ayew missed a penalty during Ghana’s 2-0 victory over Somalia in the AFCON qualifiers. Although the Black Stars secured all three points from the encounter, the missed spot kick has attracted criticism from Boatemaa, who believes the incident reflects concerns about the striker’s current contribution to the national side.

Boatemaa argued that Ayew may no longer possess the level of energy and effectiveness required to serve the national team at the highest level. She suggested that his time with the Black Stars should be reconsidered, especially as Ghana looks towards building a competitive squad capable of achieving its ambitions in upcoming international competitions.

Her position is that allowing younger footballers to take on more responsibility could create room for fresh ideas, greater competition and the development of new talents within the squad.

However, Ayew remains one of Ghana’s experienced players, and any decision concerning his future with the national team is likely to generate debate among football supporters.

Boatemaa’s remarks have therefore added to discussions about the future of the Black Stars, the role of experienced players and the need to create opportunities for younger footballers to prove themselves on the international stage.