Ghana legend Wilberforce Mfum blames Andre Ayew for Black Stars AFCON disaster

Ghana legend Wilberforce Mfum has blamed Andre Ayew for the Black Stars poor showing at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

The West Africa powerhouse recorded their worse AFCON tournament and their first exit since 2006 after finishing bottom of Group C behind Morocco, Gabon and Comoros.

The four-time Africa Champions will now have to wait until 2023 in the search of a fifth AFCON title.

In an interview with Sylvester Ntim of Koforidua-based Bryt FM, the former Kotoko star attributed the Black Stars early AFCON exit on captain Andre Ayew.

The Al Sadd star was sent of in the must-win game against Comoros after a dangerous tackle on goalkeeper Salim Ben Bolina.

The AFCON debutant defeated Ghana 3-2 to secure qualification as one of the third-best placed teams.

“When Ghana exited the tournament, I wasn’t worried. The downfall of the Black Stars is Andre Ayew because of that horrible challenge on Comoros goalkeeper. Playing with ten men is not easy though some teams are able to win with such number but our players are not committed at all”

“In match one could clearly tell from the facial expressions of the players that the spirit and zeal of the players have left, forcing them to play anyhow during matches. So I knew the team will not win matches” he added.

Meanwhile, the Black Stars technical team headed by Milovan Rajevac have been disbanded by the Ghana FA.