Nations Cup 2013: Ghana drop Andre Ayew from squad

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has dropped Andre 'Dede' Ayew from his squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

Ayew failed to report to a training camp in Abu Dhabi for a hamstring injury to be assessed by Ghana's medical team.

The midfielder was released by French club Marseille so he could travel as requested by the Ghana FA.

"I've decided to exclude Andre Ayew from the Ghana squad for the African Cup of Nations," Appiah said.

"I have personally explained the rationale behind the decision to Andre and I will continue to count on him in future matches if he is fit."

Appiah now has a provisional squad of 25 players and must drop two for Wednesday's deadline for naming final squads for the Nations Cup.

Ghana begin their Nations Cup campaign on 20 January against DR Congo before facing Mali and Niger in Group B.