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The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association Henry Asante Twum says Andre Ayew was shown what to do during a set piece at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Ayew, brought in during a crucial set piece, faced criticism for his involvement in a late penalty that sparked Mozambique’s comeback in the 91st minute of added time.
Twum defended Ayew, stating that he was instructed on what to do during set pieces and corner kicks, though critics have pointed to the decision to bring him on as contributing to Ghana’s downfall.
“André did not force anyone to bring him on,” he said.
”He was shown what to do during set pieces and Conner kicks,’’ he added.
Ghana missed out on a place in the Round of 16 after finishing third in a group consisting of Cape Verde, Egypt and Mozambique.
The Black Stars lost 2-1 to Cape Verde before back to back 2-2 draws against Egypt and Mozambique confirmed Ghana’s elimination from the tournament.
The Black Stars, for the second successive tournament, exited at the group stages without registering a win, extending the country's wait for its fifth AFCON title to 42 years.
Ayew, brought in during a crucial set piece, faced criticism for his involvement in a late penalty that sparked Mozambique’s comeback in the 91st minute of added time.
Twum defended Ayew, stating that he was instructed on what to do during set pieces and corner kicks, though critics have pointed to the decision to bring him on as contributing to Ghana’s downfall.
“André did not force anyone to bring him on,” he said.
”He was shown what to do during set pieces and Conner kicks,’’ he added.
Ghana missed out on a place in the Round of 16 after finishing third in a group consisting of Cape Verde, Egypt and Mozambique.
The Black Stars lost 2-1 to Cape Verde before back to back 2-2 draws against Egypt and Mozambique confirmed Ghana’s elimination from the tournament.
The Black Stars, for the second successive tournament, exited at the group stages without registering a win, extending the country's wait for its fifth AFCON title to 42 years.