Ghana have named Fenerbahce midfielder Andre Ayew as new captain of the national team, replacing veteran striker Asamoah Gyan.
The development ends Gyan's six-year stint as skipper of the Black Stars, with the 33-year-old now moved to the less prestigious and more advisory 'General Captain' role reserved for a very senior member of the team.
Also, Inter Milan midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has been appointed as new deputy captain, replacing Ayew who held the spot while Gyan was captain.
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"Black Stars coach, Kwasi Appiah has named Andre Ayew as the permanent captain of the team," the Ghana Football Association Normalisation Committee announced on Friday.