One of the greatest players in African soccer history had a name that, to many fans around the world, symbolized greatness. Well, Abedi Ayew brought that greatness to African soccer, which is why he went by the name Abedi Pele.
Abedi Pele was born in Kibi, Ghana and grew up on the outskirts of Accra, the national capital. He began his playing career in Ghana with Real Tamale United in 1980. He was there a couple seasons before he earned call-ups to the Black Stars. He was on Ghana roster for the 1982 Africa Cup of Nations, which the Black Stars won.