Otto Addo scores high marks on Ghanaian social media over Dede Ayew snub

Most Ghanaians on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), appeared to be pleased with Black Stars captain Andre Dede Ayew's omission from Ghana's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

They lauded head coach Otto Addo on the decision to drop the Le Havre man, with some stating that it is the beginning of the end for the 34-year-old.

Generally, many Ghanaian X users appear to be satisfied with the squad list, claiming that almost all top-performing players have been duly handed invitations.

However, there were concerns regarding the inclusion of Edmund Addo, whom a section believes does not merit the call-up because he has been inactive.

Some questioned the midfielder's consistent call-up, asserting that he has not shown outstanding quality since his international debut in 2021.

Otto Addo announced his 26-man squad on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, for the upcoming doubleheader against Mali and the Central African Republic in the qualifiers.

Ghana will visit Mali on Thursday, June 7, 2024, before hosting the Central African Republic on Monday, June 10, 2024.

Read some reactions below:

What Ghanaians and otto addo are doing to Dede Ayew now😂😂….Leave the guy oo. Pls leave him alone… he always shows up giving all his energy.. if he had died on the pitch I guess it’d have been a waste of his life for how we are treating him now. pic.twitter.com/Q5p2st0syl
— Desboa🦅🧊 (@Desboa_) May 29, 2024

Otto Addo to Jordan Ayew at the black stars camp as Dede Ayew has been left out pic.twitter.com/MtWO5txsrh
— Saxon (@saxon_szn) May 29, 2024

I don't think any Ghanaian can complain about this Otto Addo Black Stars squad with no Dede Ayew pic.twitter.com/pybIc3HE6m
— Malik Ofori (@malikofori) May 29, 2024

No Dede Ayew
Partey is back in the Black stars squad
No Baba Iddrisu

Otto Addo has cooked
Mali 4 - 1 Ghana soon pic.twitter.com/ou33fKeaI7
— Kay💧 (@KayPoissonOne) May 29, 2024

He’s done soo well
— Leo CULU Moh INT Miami🇬🇭🇦🇷 𓃵 🫶🏽🌝💛 (@fawogyimiiko) May 29, 2024

Squad wei deɛ anyasafoɔ nkoaaa agye baako pɛ
— Phorty (@BraGyai) May 29, 2024

This has been a long time coming... Time to work with the fresh faces. Dede Ayew, at 34, doesn't have much left to offer the team. He'll mostly just be clapping and leading the chants.

Big respect to Otto Addo for this bold decision. pic.twitter.com/oi4lXmUEIE
— AREABOY GHMUGABE 🦅 (@yesemewonyansa) May 29, 2024

I love that response he gave but honestly he has done a lot for us and has also cost us a lot. We love him and it’s time for him to rest, he is tired 😊
— Truth (@LoyalTruth0) May 29, 2024

No more Dede Ayew 😎 Black Stars ay3 yie
Nyame nhyira Otto Addo bebree pic.twitter.com/SJ334SBBCR
— Akwadaa Nyame 😎😈👹 (@QwedjoHardest) May 29, 2024

Eye red. End of an Era 😂😂😂

Dede Ayew Black Star Odoi Otto Addo pic.twitter.com/h7xnGyFrhH
— _aasuccess_ (@success_aa) May 29, 2024

Andre Dede Ayew dropped by Otto Addo from Black Stars squad for World Cup qualifiers with Mali and CAR...

End of an Era??? pic.twitter.com/IwDQcJKzfZ
— Benjamin Yamoah (@Bengarzi_) May 29, 2024

Finally, Otto Addo is the man to end the era of Dede Ayew in the Black Stars. pic.twitter.com/lpJUPsRLj4
— Fabulous❤️ (@KingFabulo) May 29, 2024

Really want to see how the “good football” will work with Edmund Addo. https://t.co/UxMcnvexrg
— Yaw (@theyawofosu) May 29, 2024

Top three mallams in the world Edmund Addo ein mallam dey inside walai 😆😂
— Kofi Sika GuyGuy 🇬🇭📸 (@guyguyArmy) May 29, 2024

Edmund Addo again ... What ball kuraa does this guy play
Always this coach dey call am ..
— Patron 🌚🇵🇸🙏🏾 (@Patron0732410) May 29, 2024

Senior, isn’t Agadas better than Elisha Owusu and Edmund Addo?
— Kofi Darlington🔫 (@Darlington1Gh) May 29, 2024

Edmund Addo dey pay waa or he has very strong Godfather in the FA. This shit doesn't make sense https://t.co/jGcdaQbSYa
— GRooTMaN (@___ohtani) May 29, 2024