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Abedi Pele @57: Watch some magic moments of the legendary football icon

 

The legendary Abedi Ayew Pele

• The legendary Abedi Pele turns 57 today

• He was formerly the captain of the Black Stars

• He was part of the team that won Ghana’s last Afcon in Libya 1982

1982 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Abedi Pele was born on this day, November 5, 1964(57 years ago)

The former Ghana international played as an attacking midfielder in his hay-days and was the captain of the Black Stars team that lost the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations to Ivory Coast though he didn’t play in the final game as he was suspended.

Abedi Pele as he was called by many was instrumental for Olympique de Marseille as he led the French giants to their only UEFA Champions League trophy in 1993.

His exploits earned him three African Footballer of the Year Awards, a record he held till he retired from the game before Samuel Etoo and Yaya Youre broke that record with four each.

As the legend turned 57 yesterday, we bring you a glimpse of what he was doing during his playing days that earned him the name Pele.

Watch some of the highlights of Abedi Pele in the post below:/b>

Also, watch this week’s episode of the Friday debate on GhanaWeb TV with Joel Eshun in the post below:

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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