Team Manager of the Black Stars, Ameenu Shardow has refused to confirm if Andre Ayew will be included in Ghana's squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against the Central Africa Republic (CAR).

The senior national team will host CAR at the Baba Yara Stadium in the final Group E game on September 7.

However, Andre Ayew, who is the skipper for the side has been clubless after being released by Nottingham Forest.

And with Chris Hughton yet to announce his squad for the game, it is unknown if the 33-year-old will be named in the squad for the game.

Ameenu Shardow speaking in an interview explained why the squad had not been released yet and went on to distance himself from reports suggesting Black Stars captain Andre Ayew’s status as a free agent would influence his call-up.

In response, the administrator stated, “I can’t answer for the coach. Unfortunately, I am not able to give you a direct answer," he told Citi Sports.

"It is a preserve of the (head) coach (Chris Hughton); when the list comes out, it will give a clear direction of what the coach is trying to do," he added.

Ghana leads Group E with nine points and holds a two-point advantage over CAR heading into the game.

The Black Stars need a draw or a win to secure a place in the tournament that will be hosted in Ivory Coast next year.