Ronaldo's Saga Not Our Problem - Captain Dede Ayew | Football/Soccer

Black Stars captain Andre Ayew says the hubbub surrounding Portugal's superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo does not matter to his side.

"It is not our problem what is happening within the Portuguese team," he said at a presser ahead of Ghana's World Cup opener with Portugal at Stadium 974 on Thursday

Ronaldo announced he had parted ways with the Old Trafford club by mutual consent on Tuesday following scathing public comments he had made towards the United hierarchy and coach Erik ten Hag.

According to Ayew, his side is well-focused and will deliver

"We go into this game with Portugal's favorites on paper. But we have to show that it is more important what happens on the pitch. We are playing a big side with top players, but we believe in ourselves and will make it very difficult for them," he said.

"When you are playing the first game of a tournament it is never the decisive one. Whatever happens, you still have a chance to go through it.

"The first game is one where you can go for it and be brave. It would be a great bonus for us to get something (from the match)." He said