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It was bound to split public views, and it has. The exclusion of the influential Marseille winger from Ghana's African Cup ambitions has engaged debate across the football world. Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey is uncomfortable with the decision of Kwesi Appiah, saying that Andre's influence means the player should have been given some time. "I am a bit disappointed with the decision to drop Andre," the former junior international superstar said on Tuesday. He went on: "I feel he is a key player and more could have been done to have made him join the team. He is one of the best players in the squad." Lamptey was quick, however, to respect the coach's reasoning, and urged support for the national cause. "But, that said, Kwesi Appiah is the coach and he has the final say. It is now up to all of us to support him and the team so that they bring what we all crave." The axed Andre Ayew has now flown out to Marrakech in Morocco, joining his younger brother Jordan as well as Kevin Osei who are already with the Olympique Marseille camp, Supersport.com can confirm. The Ghana Football Association announced on Monday that Kwesi Appiah had decided to exclude the 23-year-old from Ghana�s pre-tournament team following the player's inability to report to Ghana camp on time. Marseille released Andre to report to Ghana camp in the United Arab Emirates after GFA compelled the French giants to release him despite appeals to force him stay and recuperate from a hamstring injury.