Abedi 'Pele'

Abedi Pele backs Asamoah Gyan's return to Europe Ghana legend Abedi Pele believes UAE-based striker Asamoah Gyan has a higher possibility of returning to Europe. The Ghana international was severely criticized for his shock loan move from English Premier League side Sunderland to Al Ain last September.Some say the 25-year-old moved because of the money involved and a return to the Stadium of Light in the summer is in serious doubt.There are reports clubs in the Gulf are interested in signing...Read Full Story

Abedi Pele wants the Ghana FA to appoint a local coach for the Black Stars Ghana legend Abedi Ayew Pele is backing the appointment of a local coach for the Black Stars.Reports have linked interim-coach Kwesi Appiah and Sellas Tetteh to the job which became vacant after the dismissal of Serbian Goran Stevanovic last month.But ex-France captain Marcel Desailly is said to be the frontrunner to become the next Black Stars coach.What looks certain is that the Ghana Football Association will not...Read Full Story

Abedi Pele wants someone to be sacked for the Black Stars failure at Nations Cup Ghana legend Abedi Pele wants ‘someone’ to be sacked for the Black Stars failure to win the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations title.The three-time African Player of the Year failed to mention the name of the person to be ‘sacrificed’ but the Maestro insists the Ghana FA’s delay in taking a decision is counter productive.The ex midfielder is convinced heads must roll now to save Ghana football from further plunging into...Read Full Story

Abedi Pele has been linked with the Black Stars coaching job Ex-Ghana captain Abedi Pele and former France star Marcel Desailly are among the five early frontrunners to take-over as Ghana coach if Goran Stevanovic is sacked.FC Cologne assistant boss and former Ghana striker Ibrahim Tanko has also been tipped to replace the Serbian as the Black Stars trainer.Former Brazil coach Dunga has expressed interest in taking the Black Stars the 2014 World Cup while U20 World Cup winning coach Sellas...Read Full Story

Danny Welbeck says his dad was obsessed with Abedi Pele Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck has revealed his father’s obsession over Ghana legend Abedi Pele’s talents.The England international has revealed that because of his father’s rants over the legendary player, he has been forced to watch videos of the Maestro on the internet.Welbeck, who was born in England to Ghanaian parents, says the first superstar in the eyes of his father was the three-time African Footballer of the Year...Read Full Story