Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has become the center of social media debate over his inclusion in the squad for the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, despite currently being without a club.

Ayew is without a team following the expiration of his contract with Leicester City, who were relegated at the end of the 2025/2026 season.

He occasionally trains at Nania Park to maintain fitness, alongside players such as Mubarak Wakaso, his brother Andre Dede Ayew, and others.

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As the summer 2026 transfer deadline approaches, Ayew and his camp are working tirelessly to secure a new club before the window closes, with the AFCON qualifiers looming in September 2026.

With the international break approaching, heated debates have emerged on social media regarding whether the skipper should be part of the squad.

Some netizens argue that since Jordan is not playing for a club, he may lack match fitness and therefore other players should be given the opportunity while he works to secure a team.

Others insist the national team must move on from him, just as it did with his brother Andre Dede Ayew, stressing that no player is bigger than the Black Stars.

However, some fans rebutted these claims, emphasizing that as long as Jordan remains captain and continues to train regularly, he qualifies for a call-up.

Read the reactions below:

🇬🇭 Even if Jordan Ayew doesn’t sign for a club before the AFCON qualifiers, he STILL has to be in the Black Stars squad! 🇬🇭🔥

He’s our captain after all… or does being clubless suddenly cancel captaincy? 😂👀 No right?

Credit: Augustine Quan#JordanAyew #BlackStars #Ghana pic.twitter.com/RwCigXOAvB

— EXHIBIT SPORTS⚽️ (@Exhibitjnr18) August 31, 2026

"Even if Jordan Ayew doesn't sign for a club before the AFCON qualifiers, he still has to be in Black Stars squad. He is the captain of the side "- @AugustineQuan_1#3Sports #SportsUltras pic.twitter.com/Dhl0jnlEdI

— #3Sports (@3SportsGh) August 31, 2026

Football heresy. The Blackstars doesn't belong to the captain. It's for every Ghanaian footballer who is excelling in his club prior to the qualifiers. Tsk!

— KOJO MECH (@KOJOMECH) August 31, 2026

A clubless player has noting to do with the Black Stars

— Nii Amugi, CMath (@fii_mills) August 31, 2026

I agree.

— Raymond Nyamador (@raymondnyamador) August 31, 2026

When he has a club how was his performance and now that he is not having a club...if u don’t have any to say stay home .... black stars should be over for him

— Imagine say🇬🇭 (@nanabise1) August 31, 2026

I now understand why the Black stars are where they are . Look at people who are suppose to know better of the game calling for Jordan to be part of the black star this September.we like to discuss everything in this country with emotions than facts.

— Son Of Man (@maxwell_aappiah) August 31, 2026

Andre, who's better in all spheres of the game including his leadership ability was ignored for the world cup. What makes Jordan an exeptional leader to be included in the teams without a club. I guess stephen Appiah would still be playing for Ghana now had he not retired. Smh

— Rexford K. Amakye🇬🇭 (@Kwaku_Kwakye87) August 31, 2026

I agree.

— Raymond Nyamador (@raymondnyamador) August 31, 2026