Andre Ayew will be named the substantive Ghana captain in massive shake-up ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Fenerbaçe ace is set takeover from Asamoah Gyan, who has led the team since 2013 when he succeeded John Mensah.

Coach Kwesi Appiah will make the decision public during the squad announcement later this week.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey is also reportedly set to be named as the new deputy skipper.

Meanwhile the decision to give the armband to Andre Ayew has angered Asamoah Gyan who has since announce his international retirement.