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African Legends #9: Abedi 'Pelé' Ayew - Ghana's Finest

ChampionSport·22-03-2026·1 min read
African Legends #9: Abedi 'Pelé' Ayew - Ghana's Finest

They called him Pelé for a reason. Abedi Ayew's magic led Marseille to European glory and started a family dynasty.

Country: Ghana Position: Attacking midfielder Career: 1978-2000 Clubs: Real Tamale United, Al Sadd, Zurich, Marseille, Lyon, Torino, 1860 Munich


Career Highlights

  • Won the Champions League with Marseille in 1993
  • Three-time African Footballer of the Year (1991, 1992, 1993)
  • The only African player to win three consecutive African Player of the Year awards
  • Man of the Match in the 1993 Champions League Final
  • Father of André and Jordan Ayew - founded a football dynasty

Watch the Best Moments

Tomorrow: #8 - Stay tuned!

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