The Founder and President of Worldwide Miracle Outreach, Rev Dr Lawrence Tetteh, has revealed that he is actively campaigning for Dede Ayew to be included in the Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

He described the NAC Breda attacker as a top player who plays with maximum commitment and has accumulated valuable experience over the years in major tournaments.

The clergyman cited Ayew’s leadership of leading Ghana’s U-20 team to victory at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt as a major achievement, stressing that his current form makes him deserving of a place in the squad.

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“We are privileged to have many football icons. Even before Abedi Pele, we had people who played very well for Ghana, the likes of Baba Yara, Polo, and others. Today, I look at this money, and I was even talking to a Sheikh that we should get Dede Ayew. I think I’m campaigning for him to join the Black Stars team.

"The boy plays with his might. In fact, he carries his father’s spirit. Dede Ayew is a motivator. Remember, he led the Under-20s in Egypt in 2009 when they won. He is very experienced, and by the grace of God, he’s still doing very well. We should give him the chance,” he said.

Dr Lawrence Tetteh added that ignoring the former Black Stars captain would be a discouragement, emphasising that Ayew could play a crucial role in motivating the younger squad with his experience to help the team excel at the Mundial.

“We should not dampen the spirit of people, and this kind of thing dampens people’s spirit. Bring them on, motivate them. When they are going to the World Cup, older players like Asamoah Gyan and Stephen Appiah will not play anymore. Let them go and motivate the younger ones. Me myself, I’m going to the World Cup…I want to tag along,” he noted.

Dede Ayew’s inclusion in the national team remains uncertain, as new head coach Carlos Queiroz is yet to announce his squad for the World Cup.

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2026 World Cup

We should get Dede Ayew into the Black Stars team, he plays with all his might and I believe he carries his father's spirit.

Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, Founder, Worldwide Miracle Outreach#gbcnews#gtvbreakfastshow pic.twitter.com/Vd4HeaMDdR

— GTV Ghana (@GTV_Ghana) May 14, 2026