Ghana can win the Afcon - Abedi Pele

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Mr.N 12 years ago

The man had spoken and let your words come to pass.

The man had spoken and let your words come to pass.
Coach 12 years ago

Give me a break? Abedi was 16 in 1982? I remember Abedi playing RTU against Kotoko in 1978. Are you telling me Abedi was 12 years old when he was playing for RTU?

Give me a break? Abedi was 16 in 1982? I remember Abedi playing RTU against Kotoko in 1978. Are you telling me Abedi was 12 years old when he was playing for RTU?
Rasheed. 12 years ago

My friend, Abedi didn't play against Kotoko in !978.In 1979 Abedi was voted the best colts player and Razak the best player.So could he have played for RTU in 1978.Abedi was about 17 years when he started playing for RTU.He w ...
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My friend, Abedi didn't play against Kotoko in !978.In 1979 Abedi was voted the best colts player and Razak the best player.So could he have played for RTU in 1978.Abedi was about 17 years when he started playing for RTU.He was invited to black stars in 1981,together with Ben Kayode of Aroras.Why should Abedi reduce age coach?,beacuse the under 17 competition had not started.Come on,I am waiting for you.
PAGA 12 years ago

NO CHALLENGER, WHO CAN COMPARE?

NO CHALLENGER, WHO CAN COMPARE?
AMERICA LOVER 12 years ago

Rasheed,you are very right I quite remember.

Rasheed,you are very right I quite remember.
POW, Walewale Naaba ba 12 years ago

However, I believe Abedi uttered his age a little bit, bout a year or 2 more. Age cheating started way b'4 the FIFA aged category tournament started. B'4 then Ghana had colts, where heights were used instead of age. There was ...
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However, I believe Abedi uttered his age a little bit, bout a year or 2 more. Age cheating started way b'4 the FIFA aged category tournament started. B'4 then Ghana had colts, where heights were used instead of age. There was 5 feet teams and 5'4 teams. The problem or the cheating were laways with the 5 feet level. Even 18 year olds were playing undr the 5 feet rule.
Rasheed. 12 years ago

POW Abedi didn't alter his age!Alter for what? POW.

POW Abedi didn't alter his age!Alter for what? POW.
Coach 12 years ago

You are really an idiot. You said Abedi did not start playing for RTU until he was 17, is that right? Are you telling me Abedi as this article is saying played for Blackstars in 1982 at the age of 16. So what team was Abedi p ...
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You are really an idiot. You said Abedi did not start playing for RTU until he was 17, is that right? Are you telling me Abedi as this article is saying played for Blackstars in 1982 at the age of 16. So what team was Abedi playing for before he was invited to Blakstars? COLTS team?

Lets even go with your nonsense and see how stupid you are. How could Abedi be 16 when he played for Blackstars in 1982 if he started playing for RTU at 17? Did he play for Blackstars before he played for RTU? That is what you are saying.
cap'n planet 12 years ago

I recall Abedi,poising with Abdul Razak in 78,just after the AFCON.The captioning read,'14yrs old colts player of the year,with the African Footballer of the Year."So mathematically,he was 18yrs;which I seriously doubt.

I recall Abedi,poising with Abdul Razak in 78,just after the AFCON.The captioning read,'14yrs old colts player of the year,with the African Footballer of the Year."So mathematically,he was 18yrs;which I seriously doubt.
Coach 12 years ago

You see how the records doesn't jive? According to records, Abedi started playing for Tamale Real united in 1980 and his football birth date was in 1964. That means he was 16 in 1980 when he started playing for RTU and he was ...
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You see how the records doesn't jive? According to records, Abedi started playing for Tamale Real united in 1980 and his football birth date was in 1964. That means he was 16 in 1980 when he started playing for RTU and he was still 16 in 1982 when played for Blastarts?

The records did not even list the team he played for in 1979 and I know I watched him played for RTU in late 1978 0r 1979 in Kumasi when I was in secondary form four and I got in trouble for that because I did not get EXACT(Permission) to leaVE SCAHOOL CAMPUS.

Abedi years have been reduced drastically. He doesn't even know when he was born, believe me. He was born in Paga but his record lists him as being born in Kyebi.

Playing position

Attacking midfielder

Youth career

197?–1978

Great Falcons

Senior career*

Years

Team

Apps†

(Gls)†

1980–1982

Real Tamale United

46

(21)

1982–1983

Al Sadd

8

(7)

1983–1984

Zürich

18

(9)

1984

Dragons l'Ouémé

8

(11)

1985

Real Tamale United

19

(7)

1987

Mulhouse

16

(5)

1987–1989

Marseille

9

(0)

1988–1990

Lille

61

(16)

1990–1993

Marseille

103

(23)

1993–1994

Lyon

29

(3)

1994–1996

Torino

49

(11)

1996–1998

1860 Munich

50

(2)

1998–2000

Al Ain

31

(28)

Total

Rasheed. 12 years ago

You are rather dumb. useless coach.What is scahool?You punk.

You are rather dumb. useless coach.What is scahool?You punk.
Nana Addo 12 years ago

I saw Ayew at Greenhill Prep, (1975)he was in Stage 3 or 4. His teacher/coach was Mr Owusu. He might be 9/10 by then.
If they give him 16 in "82, they are not far from right. School records are there to verify. He did not ch ...
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I saw Ayew at Greenhill Prep, (1975)he was in Stage 3 or 4. His teacher/coach was Mr Owusu. He might be 9/10 by then.
If they give him 16 in "82, they are not far from right. School records are there to verify. He did not cheat. I have never set my sight on the guy since then. I was only shown his mansion at Pigfarm when I last visited.I gave kudos to Owusu when I saw him.
Sydney Hayford 12 years ago

Whether he is ten or hundred, the guy has played his part and I would always thank God for his life. He has even produced ace players through his biological lineage as well as through his youth team. What have u done for Gh ...
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Whether he is ten or hundred, the guy has played his part and I would always thank God for his life. He has even produced ace players through his biological lineage as well as through his youth team. What have u done for Ghana.
Justice 12 years ago

Hi Abedi Pele, I take my cup off to you for this comment, its not easy to comment positively about something your two talented and dearest sons were ostracized from. You are a true stateman keep it up. Ghana will go far I cou ...
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Hi Abedi Pele, I take my cup off to you for this comment, its not easy to comment positively about something your two talented and dearest sons were ostracized from. You are a true stateman keep it up. Ghana will go far I couldn't agree with you more.
appiah papa 12 years ago

i dont agree

i dont agree
Justice 12 years ago

Appiah papa, dude you put a premise and didn't add any line of thought. Say why you disagree.

Appiah papa, dude you put a premise and didn't add any line of thought. Say why you disagree.
appiah papa 12 years ago

we left some of our best players

we left some of our best players
Jim M 12 years ago

Thank you Mr Legend the maestro for your past and present support for the nation's soccer

Thank you Mr Legend the maestro for your past and present support for the nation's soccer
PAPA--- KA NA WU 12 years ago

YEAH!! GHANA CAN WIN THE !! AFCON !! WITHOUT YOUR INDECIPLINE SON DEDE AYEW.. WAT DID YU TELL HIM WHEN HIS SIBLING JORDAN AYEW WASNT PICKED TO THE STARS as A PAPS ?? U COULDNT ADVICE HIM DEDE TO DO WATEVA IT ...
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YEAH!! GHANA CAN WIN THE !! AFCON !! WITHOUT YOUR INDECIPLINE SON DEDE AYEW.. WAT DID YU TELL HIM WHEN HIS SIBLING JORDAN AYEW WASNT PICKED TO THE STARS as A PAPS ?? U COULDNT ADVICE HIM DEDE TO DO WATEVA IT TAKES TO HELP HIS COUNTRY OTHER THAN REBELLING AGAINST HIS BROTHA _ JORDAN _.. SHAME UNTO YOU ABEDE PELE ,,..
Mr.N 12 years ago

Because the dude has nothing sensible to say. He was hoping and looking forward to something stupid from Abedi Pele and since Abedi Pele is a wise-man Appiah papa is disappointed.

Because the dude has nothing sensible to say. He was hoping and looking forward to something stupid from Abedi Pele and since Abedi Pele is a wise-man Appiah papa is disappointed.

appiah papa 12 years ago

not at all. our wins during friendly games were flukes. champions dont go behind 2-0 before coming back.Tunisians just. got tired in the second half

not at all. our wins during friendly games were flukes. champions dont go behind 2-0 before coming back.Tunisians just. got tired in the second half
Justice 12 years ago

Appiah Papa, there are times in life that champions have to dig within to overcome an opponent.For one to feel good about him or herself as champions, there should be occassions when winning was almost elusive yet was accompl ...
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Appiah Papa, there are times in life that champions have to dig within to overcome an opponent.For one to feel good about him or herself as champions, there should be occassions when winning was almost elusive yet was accomplished. If we wanted to win all our friendlies, we would have played some local teams in Ghana just for kicks but we wanted a litmus test and Egypt and Tunisia were adequate litmus tests for us
appiah papa 12 years ago

dont come crying back that i did not warn you. i have spoken

dont come crying back that i did not warn you. i have spoken
mensah abrampa 12 years ago

You're just a freaking pessimist,sadist and a troll. Even the light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming to you. House nigger would only be happy if we import massa to be our national team coach. Very soon Papa Appiah will ...
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You're just a freaking pessimist,sadist and a troll. Even the light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming to you. House nigger would only be happy if we import massa to be our national team coach. Very soon Papa Appiah will also be pieading to Massa to come back and rule us. We have to use what we have and make the improvements after careful evaluations.
Rasheed. 12 years ago

Abedi is just being smart,but deep within himself he is not happy the with way his kids were treated.You people should try and be empathetic and realistic.I am emphatic that Appiah will come home with his empty hands.You peop ...
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Abedi is just being smart,but deep within himself he is not happy the with way his kids were treated.You people should try and be empathetic and realistic.I am emphatic that Appiah will come home with his empty hands.You people think winning a cup is just a matter of selecting players anyhow and without knowing each other very well.Look at the history of the past winners, it is either a team of local players who know each other very well or a team of quality professionals.Professionals, who play in top leagues and have been playing together for sometime.Our team is full of mediocre and unfit players who are playing in small and struggling clubs. For example Jonatham Mensah and Annan are not that 100% fit.
Sammy the Sheriff 12 years ago

So if Appiah comes home with empty hands, what will that prove? Because Dede and Jordan did not play? Have we not taken Dede to AFCON three times and still come home empty handed?

You aqre not making sense and you are such ...
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So if Appiah comes home with empty hands, what will that prove? Because Dede and Jordan did not play? Have we not taken Dede to AFCON three times and still come home empty handed?

You aqre not making sense and you are such a fool praying for your country to fail.
sas 12 years ago

we can do something better now because there is no ogbu player in there, God is on our side,He Abedi knows it.

we can do something better now because there is no ogbu player in there, God is on our side,He Abedi knows it.
yaw asamoa 12 years ago

yea i believe in what our maestro said.so no complacency should be in the team.

yea i believe in what our maestro said.so no complacency should be in the team.
chantico the great 12 years ago

He has a hidden agenda.

He has a hidden agenda.
jiji 12 years ago

chantico the great .
u are a fool we hv only few of them in ghana , so be careful wat u say about him ok

chantico the great .
u are a fool we hv only few of them in ghana , so be careful wat u say about him ok

chantico the great 12 years ago

Read in between the lines.ok

Read in between the lines.ok
RICHMOND BOATENG USA 12 years ago

Ghana will win the AFCON THIS TIME let
us we all PRAY TO GOD for our BLACK STARS to win amen.

Ghana will win the AFCON THIS TIME let
us we all PRAY TO GOD for our BLACK STARS to win amen.
Addo 12 years ago

I agree Mr Legend, You should have given ghana more children for GHANA preferably ALL boys.You got the genes in you.i wish all the best 11 players will come from ABEDI PELE.

I agree Mr Legend, You should have given ghana more children for GHANA preferably ALL boys.You got the genes in you.i wish all the best 11 players will come from ABEDI PELE.
Wajohny 12 years ago

Wise Talk

Wise Talk
obloganta 12 years ago

this one dear? only God who can saved us no abedis hummmmmmmmmmm

this one dear? only God who can saved us no abedis hummmmmmmmmmm
OH GHFUO, WHY SO PRIMITIVE? 12 years ago

MENATLITY!
WE NEED TO ADOPT THE MENTALITY OF SCORING AND NOT BE SCORED ON. NO GOALS AGAINST PLS.....

1. STRIKERS MUST STRIKE AT WILL
2. MIDFIELDERS MUST HOLD N POSSESS THE BALL, DISTRIBUTE
3. DEFENSE MUST NOT ALLOW ANY ...
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MENATLITY!
WE NEED TO ADOPT THE MENTALITY OF SCORING AND NOT BE SCORED ON. NO GOALS AGAINST PLS.....

1. STRIKERS MUST STRIKE AT WILL
2. MIDFIELDERS MUST HOLD N POSSESS THE BALL, DISTRIBUTE
3. DEFENSE MUST NOT ALLOW ANY GOALS

LETS MAKE HISTORY AS THE FIRST TEAM TO WIN THE TROPHY WITHOUT CONCEDING ANY GOALS
pk 12 years ago

AP is right. No complacency, teamwork, NO SELFISH PLAY.

AP is right. No complacency, teamwork, NO SELFISH PLAY.
21guns 12 years ago

The legend has spoken

The legend has spoken
Babzy 12 years ago

Well spoken, i salute you. Be cool and watch what God has in stock for you and your children.Always remain a states man

Well spoken, i salute you. Be cool and watch what God has in stock for you and your children.Always remain a states man
Ghanavi 12 years ago

Did I hear an endorsement from the great one of Mr. Kwesi Appiah's decision to drop the Abedis from the squad? Abedi has to endorse Mr. Appiah because, deep down in his heart, he[Abedi] knows his kids are spoilts brats and w ...
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Did I hear an endorsement from the great one of Mr. Kwesi Appiah's decision to drop the Abedis from the squad? Abedi has to endorse Mr. Appiah because, deep down in his heart, he[Abedi] knows his kids are spoilts brats and wants money more than commitment to the motherland. They will regret it one day. Mr. Kwesi Appiah, keep doing what you are doing, and screw everybody that disagrees with you.
Ghanaba 12 years ago

Yes he did. You caught it. Smart man.

Yes he did. You caught it. Smart man.
DOGO 12 years ago

What is special about what ABEDI said? Yes i believe Ghana can win but so does all the teams participating in the tournament. All the teams did not get to the tournament on a silver platter. They won fought their way there so ...
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What is special about what ABEDI said? Yes i believe Ghana can win but so does all the teams participating in the tournament. All the teams did not get to the tournament on a silver platter. They won fought their way there so they all have equall probability of winning the cup. The only thing that will seperate the winner from the rest is unity, team spirit, resilience,and desire to win mentality. God bless the Black Stars
ATIKI A 12 years ago

YOU WRITE AGAINST EVERY THING, EVERY SUGGESTION, EVERY CAUTION, EVERY PRAISE, EVERY ENCOURAGEMENT, JUST FOR WRITING SAKE. WHAT ABOUT KOLO TOURE WHO SAID GHANA CAN WIN THIS AFCON? WHAT DID YOU WRITE ABOUT THAT? FOR ABEDI PELE ...
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YOU WRITE AGAINST EVERY THING, EVERY SUGGESTION, EVERY CAUTION, EVERY PRAISE, EVERY ENCOURAGEMENT, JUST FOR WRITING SAKE. WHAT ABOUT KOLO TOURE WHO SAID GHANA CAN WIN THIS AFCON? WHAT DID YOU WRITE ABOUT THAT? FOR ABEDI PELE TO COME OUT LIKE THIS UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES YOU MAY PRETEND NOT TO KNOW, HEH WAS WON MY RESPECT. REMEMBER HE SAID, "...IF THE TEAM ESCHEWS COMPLACENCY". HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT THAT MEANS!
ATIKI A 12 years ago

Sorry for typos caused by Dogo!

FOR ABEDI PELE TO COME OUT LIKE THIS UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES YOU MAY PRETEND NOT TO KNOW, HE HAS WON MY RESPECT. REMEMBER HE SAID, "...IF THE TEAM ESCHEWS COMPLACENCY". HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND W ...
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Sorry for typos caused by Dogo!

FOR ABEDI PELE TO COME OUT LIKE THIS UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES YOU MAY PRETEND NOT TO KNOW, HE HAS WON MY RESPECT. REMEMBER HE SAID, "...IF THE TEAM ESCHEWS COMPLACENCY". HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT THAT MEANS, DOGO!
DOGO 12 years ago

Yes I understand what "ESCHEW and "complacency" means. My point remains unchanged because all the other teams are capable of winning if they also eschew complacency. It would have made more sense to me if PELE had said THE PL ...
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Yes I understand what "ESCHEW and "complacency" means. My point remains unchanged because all the other teams are capable of winning if they also eschew complacency. It would have made more sense to me if PELE had said THE PLAYERS SHOULD DEVELOP A WINNING MENTALITY AND ALSO FOLLOW THE COACHES INSTRUCTIONS BECAUSE IT IS THE ONLY WAY THAT SUCCESS WILL COME TO THEM. But just saying Ghana can win if they avoid complacency is just not enough. Other teams will also work hard to avoid complacency. At the end of the day, it is the mental acumen of the players and the coache's that makes the difference.
John,Accra 12 years ago

My friend don't open your mouth by heart,if you know at what your opponents are planning for you after the tournament you would not talk by heart.

My friend don't open your mouth by heart,if you know at what your opponents are planning for you after the tournament you would not talk by heart.
boy 12 years ago

this is real and best man

this is real and best man
rard Kotanko Germany 12 years ago

Big salute to Abedi Pele from Germany. Wise talk and stay cool. Greetings to your family from Gerard, longtime supporter of FC Nania

Big salute to Abedi Pele from Germany. Wise talk and stay cool. Greetings to your family from Gerard, longtime supporter of FC Nania
Ghana midfield rocks 12 years ago

Bla bla

Bla bla
edwinopepe 12 years ago

Ghana should win if they play aggressive. Cant be soft!!!

Ghana should win if they play aggressive. Cant be soft!!!
Sydney Hayford 12 years ago

May I take this opportunity to thank God For Abedi Pele and say a big Well Done to Abedi.

May I take this opportunity to thank God For Abedi Pele and say a big Well Done to Abedi.
chipolopolo 1 12 years ago

The cup will be won by chipolopolo-zambia. There is no Team which will stand in the way of copperbullets (Zambia).

The cup will be won by chipolopolo-zambia. There is no Team which will stand in the way of copperbullets (Zambia).
chipolopolo 1 12 years ago

The AFCON 2013 belongs to Zambia-Chipolopolo. There is no team which will stand in our way. Its the copperbullets.

The AFCON 2013 belongs to Zambia-Chipolopolo. There is no team which will stand in our way. Its the copperbullets.
chipolopolo 1 12 years ago

That's it Zambia has already stamped its authority on this AFCON 2013. We shall retain it. Let's go Zambia, Let's go Zambia.

That's it Zambia has already stamped its authority on this AFCON 2013. We shall retain it. Let's go Zambia, Let's go Zambia.

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