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Popular Ghanaian historian, Yaw Anokye Frimpong, has revealed why Ghanaian football icon Abedi Ayew Pele also had the nickname ‘Africa Maradona’. During his prime, Abedi earned numerous nicknames for his distinct and effective football skills, including dribbling, scoring and passing. One of the few people who had the chance to …

Former Ghana star Abedi Pele has expressed his belief in the Black Stars’ capacity to win the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. In an interview with Vision 1 FM, Pele said, “We will win. There will be our chances. We’ve been to finals three times, …

Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew achieved a new milestone in his career, surpassing his father’s goal-scoring record for the Black Stars. With a performance in the 3-1 victory over Liberia on Tuesday, Ayew not only secured the win but also etched his name in Ghanaian football history. Entering the game …

African football icon Abedi Ayew Pele is one of the most revered footballers in France, where he chalked the majority of his successes in his career. He is well remembered for his achievements at Olympique Marseille, but how he achieved monarch status in Lille during his two seasons on loan …

Names form identity and provide people with insight into one’s origin; hence, when a name is mispronounced or misspelt, it changes the meaning significantly. This was the case with former Black Stars captain and African football icon Abedi Ayew, who appeared to have lived with the erroneous identity his entire …

The football transfer period is one of the times when club administrators and directors put their poker skills to the test and compete for the signing of some of the top players. The desire to sign exceptional players at the expense of other clubs frequently leads to some administrators making …

Former Black Stars captain, Abedi Pele, commonly known as ‘the maestro’, has had another year added to his age, turning 58 years today. Abedi is regarded as one of the greatest African players of all time as he chalked many successes in his career, exhibiting a unique talent of his …

Former Black Stars forward Nii Odartey Lamptey has revisited the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations saga, blaming the feud between Abedi Pele and Odartey Lamptey as the cause of Ghana’s botched campaign in Senegal. Odartey Lamptey told the Ernest Bruce Smith show that had things been smooth between the two …

Many people believe that football and spirituality are inextricably linked, and Ghanaian prophets participate by predicting match outcomes, particularly those involving the Black Stars. They not only predict match outcomes, but they also sometimes make predictions about the players themselves. Although prophecies about players are not as common as matches, …

Tuesday, August 9, 2022, marks the 35th wedding anniversary of Ghana and African football legend, Abedi Pele and his wife, Maha Ayew. The couple got married in 1987 in France when the former Black Stars captain was playing in the French League for Olympique de Marseille. Abedi Pele, a three-time …