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French Ligue 1 side Olympique Marseille has sent a beseeching message to Ghana coach Avram Grant to excuse midfielder Andre Ayew from the Black Stars international friendly with Mali. Ghanasportsonline.com can confirm. The Black Stars take on the Eagles in their second International friendly in Paris. Reports from France indicates that Marseille have asked Grant to exclude the Ghanaian talisman from today�s crucial encounter to prevent him from getting injured ahead of their weekend�s Ligue 1 match with Paris Saint Germain. Marseille are said to have sent in a letter to the Black Stars tactician on Monday to omit their key man from the game at the Stade S�bastien Charl�ty. Coach Marcelo Bielsa will be hoping to get Ayew fit for Sunday�s crucial with the League leaders at the Stade V�lodrome.