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Former Ghana star Kuffour judges Kwasi Appiah over Gyan-Ayew captaincy controversy

Former Bayern Munich centre-back Samuel Kuffour believes coach Kwasi Appiah's decision to strip Asamoah Gyan of the Ghana captaincy ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt was a mistake.

Only a month to the continental gathering, the Black Stars were engulfed in controversy as Gyan - Ghana's leading striker - lost the armband to Andre Ayew.

The displeased Gyan did not take the decision lying down as he sensationally announced his retirement from international duty and would only rescind his stance following a plea by national president Nana Akufo-Addo.