Akwaaba: Ayew Brothers officially return for Black Stars, GFA welcomes decision

• Posted on August 23, 2013August 23, 2013
• by Nana Kwesi Coomson
• Comment

Andre and Jordan Ayew have come out of their temporary international retirement by writing to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to confirm their availability for the Black Stars.

The France-based players wrote the letter to the GFA on Friday to reveal that they are keen on playing for the Black Stars in future matches.

Ayew decided to go on a temporary break from the national team in February but has decided to make himself available for the country once again.

“I write to confirm my availability to play for the senior national team,” Andre wrote in his letter to the Ghana Football Association on Friday.

His younger borther, Jordan also said in his letter: “I write to confirm my availability to play for the senior national team”.

Meanwhile, the GFA has welcomed the decision of the Marseille duo to return to the Black Stars.

“It is with great pleasure that we welcome your decision to return to action for the national team of Ghana, the Black Stars,” the GFA acting General Secretary Emmanuel Gyimah wrote in his letter to the the players, to welcome their decision.

“Your decision to return to action for Ghana will surely re-energise the Black Stars for our future challenges.

“We are confident that you will work hard in the team to ensure the continuous progress of our beloved national team of Ghana, the Black Stars.”

Ghana will play Zambia in their next match in a 2014 World Cup qualifier in Kumasi on 6 September.

GFA