Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has highlighted the experience of Jordan Ayew as Ghana continues to shape a squad that combines established players with younger talents.
The Portuguese coach says Ayew remains an important part of the national team, while the age profile of the players around him provides an indication of the direction the Black Stars can take as they look towards the future.
Queiroz believes the presence of experienced players alongside younger members of the squad can provide a useful balance as Ghana seeks to build a competitive team.
“Jordan Ayew is still part of the team, but look at the ages of the players around him. That gives us a starting point,” Queiroz said.
The coach’s comments come as the Black Stars prepare for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, with the technical team continuing to assess the squad available for the campaign.
Ayew has been a long-serving member of the Black Stars and has featured prominently for Ghana over the years, bringing international experience to a squad that also includes players at different stages of their careers.
For Queiroz, the age profile of the current group offers an opportunity to build continuity while gradually developing the next generation of Black Stars players.
The coach’s approach appears focused on maintaining a competitive squad while ensuring that younger players are given the opportunity to grow alongside experienced members of the team.
With Ghana facing important qualifiers, Queiroz will be expected to balance experience, current form and the development of emerging players as he builds his team for the matches ahead.
The inclusion of Ayew alongside younger players could therefore provide the Black Stars with a combination of experience and youthful energy as Ghana works towards its qualification objective.
