I Wear Ghana Jersey not for Food but Pride- Ayew

The captain of the Black Stars, Andre Dede Ayew says his decision to represent Ghana at the international level is driven by pride, not financial gain.

Giving a lecture on the sports psychology at the University of Ghana in Accra, he said representing the nation has never been about the money as his daily bread and that of his family is not dependent on it.

“I don’t gain my bread or my family’s living wearing the national team colours. I wear this national team colours by pride.”

According to the 34-year-old, playing for the national team is the Ayew’s contribution towards the development of the country.

“The way I was brought up… the national team is so important to my life and my family. A lot of big men in Ghana have come through with big Universities here in Ghana, etc {but} our lives are not for university but my family is about the game for this country.”

He also indicated that wearing the jersey doesn’t come on a silver platter but with sacrifices.

“When you know you have to wear this jersey, to me, it’s all about sacrifices.”

Dede Ayew, son of legendary Abedi Pele, stands currently as the most capped Ghanaian player, repping 118 times as of January 2024.

The former Le Havre player debuted for Ghana in 2007.