Abedi Pele is 52 years today

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Joddey 7 years ago

This is football age. Pele is more than 52 years. he left GHANASCO (form 5) in 1983. How old was he when he entered form one in 1978?

This is football age. Pele is more than 52 years. he left GHANASCO (form 5) in 1983. How old was he when he entered form one in 1978?
POW@Bursting loose 4 Hillary 7 years ago

This guy played colts soccer like crazy and never cared about school until the late S.K Mainoo took him as his son and took him to school in the north. He was already grown and older than Mr. Mainoo's first daughter. That lad ...
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This guy played colts soccer like crazy and never cared about school until the late S.K Mainoo took him as his son and took him to school in the north. He was already grown and older than Mr. Mainoo's first daughter. That lady is in Worcester, Massachusetts today, today today and she's 53 years old. Abedi am sure knocked about 3-5 years off his age. 55 wouldn't be a bad idea for him kwraaa.
P Djamgbe 7 years ago

All those criticizing Abedi about his age, do you understand the meaning of the phrase 'mind your own business'? If he is older than what he says he is how is that your businesses? Congrats the Maestro, you are the greatest f ...
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All those criticizing Abedi about his age, do you understand the meaning of the phrase 'mind your own business'? If he is older than what he says he is how is that your businesses? Congrats the Maestro, you are the greatest footballer Ghana has ever had. It's nice to see you enjoying the fruits of your hard work over the years, not to mention having been blessed with very successful and cool headed progeny. May GOD ALMIGHTY continue to bless you and your children and guide you through all challenges of life.
Sam Adjei-Kwabi 7 years ago

You either publish his real age or you don't at all. As far as I know, the dude is more than 52. He is 56 and not 52 please.

You either publish his real age or you don't at all. As far as I know, the dude is more than 52. He is 56 and not 52 please.
The Stallion 7 years ago

People should mind their own business.

Look at the individual's achievements, not his age; modafucking skin-pain Ghanaians.

Your daily life is full of tribalism, religion, and politics.

Cure yourselves, uncivilized b ...
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People should mind their own business.

Look at the individual's achievements, not his age; modafucking skin-pain Ghanaians.

Your daily life is full of tribalism, religion, and politics.

Cure yourselves, uncivilized beings!!!
Fadi 7 years ago

Listening to another idiot . Wat has all ur fairy tale stories prove. He is 52 .. is it by force ?

Listening to another idiot . Wat has all ur fairy tale stories prove. He is 52 .. is it by force ?
POW@Bursting loose 4 Hillary 7 years ago

Don't be a mouth breathing full of boogers. If you can't stand the heat just leave the kitchen. Abedi is a celeb, I am a fan and I have every right to question what's not clear to me about him.

Don't be a mouth breathing full of boogers. If you can't stand the heat just leave the kitchen. Abedi is a celeb, I am a fan and I have every right to question what's not clear to me about him.
Emperor Rasheed@Bursting loose 4 Trum 7 years ago

Abedi is 52 years old, and why should he reduce his age? We did not take part in any youth competition by then, and so he did not need to reduce his age. I can give you Ben Koyode's number in Worcester, who as team mate at bl ...
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Abedi is 52 years old, and why should he reduce his age? We did not take part in any youth competition by then, and so he did not need to reduce his age. I can give you Ben Koyode's number in Worcester, who as team mate at black stars, to confirm his age. Miss Mainoo, does not know Abedi very well. You can also ask Pastor Ogoglo Quarter of Alajo.
POW@Bursting loose 4 Hillary 7 years ago

Ben Kayode is in Wocester too? I've been to that city twice and in both times the Ghanaians I met, I was like "oh my God". Ghanaians I know very well and have lost contact with for years were all there.

Ben Kayode is in Wocester too? I've been to that city twice and in both times the Ghanaians I met, I was like "oh my God". Ghanaians I know very well and have lost contact with for years were all there.
Emperor Rasheed@Bursting loose 4 Trum 7 years ago

Ben was married to the late Gormashie's former wife, and both lived in Worcester. They are now divorced. I hope you remember Gomarshie of hearts of oak.

Ben was married to the late Gormashie's former wife, and both lived in Worcester. They are now divorced. I hope you remember Gomarshie of hearts of oak.
POW@Bursting loose 4 Hillary 7 years ago

Could it be that Ben was stealing glances at Mrs.Gomashie wayyyyyy b'4 her husband died? Hmmmm, just curious.

Could it be that Ben was stealing glances at Mrs.Gomashie wayyyyyy b'4 her husband died? Hmmmm, just curious.
???(DARKERTHANBLUE) 7 years ago

I think Gomashie pass-away in Beigium.I COULD REMEMBER ONE ESTHER WAS HIS GIRL FRIEND.

I think Gomashie pass-away in Beigium.I COULD REMEMBER ONE ESTHER WAS HIS GIRL FRIEND.
KOFI YESU 7 years ago

Age cheating did not start with U17 tournaments...Age cheating is as old as prostitution in Ghana....it started with the government workers....back in the days when retirement or pension was like prison sentence people just c ...
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Age cheating did not start with U17 tournaments...Age cheating is as old as prostitution in Ghana....it started with the government workers....back in the days when retirement or pension was like prison sentence people just cut down a couple of years so they can stay in their jobs a bit longer......talking about all this age cheating...have we put measures in place to stop it? Aside the m.r.s. SCAN they do with the juvenile players I think as soon as a baby is born,they should register the birth on a computer database like in western countries .or just like the biometric voters register.
KARKA TRY 7 years ago

So your point is?? He's not a legend?? Who is celebrating you for what??

So your point is?? He's not a legend?? Who is celebrating you for what??
KARKA TRY 7 years ago

Which ludu tournament have you won??

Which ludu tournament have you won??
Fadi 7 years ago

U R making no sense. It only means he went to form one at age of 14. Which was normal cos he was smallish . Ghana people and pull him down .

U R making no sense. It only means he went to form one at age of 14. Which was normal cos he was smallish . Ghana people and pull him down .
Kofitiko 7 years ago

They're talking about his glittering carrear, blessed with illustrious sons,you don't even have money to feed, wasting it to comment on his age?? you are not wise!!

They're talking about his glittering carrear, blessed with illustrious sons,you don't even have money to feed, wasting it to comment on his age?? you are not wise!!
yaw gyimah 7 years ago

The legend Abedi Pele congratulations but you are more than 52 years old..l saw you played for Great Farcos_-a Colt team.i then played for Olympics babies a rival team at Kpehe.l'm now 58 years.. Legend you are about 55 years ...
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The legend Abedi Pele congratulations but you are more than 52 years old..l saw you played for Great Farcos_-a Colt team.i then played for Olympics babies a rival team at Kpehe.l'm now 58 years.. Legend you are about 55 years.
KARKA TRY 7 years ago

And he's got trophies to show. What have you to show except konkonsa.

And he's got trophies to show. What have you to show except konkonsa.
POW@Bursting loose 4 Hillary 7 years ago

Oh so he's got trophies to show he's 52 years? Lol

Oh so he's got trophies to show he's 52 years? Lol
KARKA TRY 7 years ago

And you've got nothing to show your worth as a man. Faggot!

And you've got nothing to show your worth as a man. Faggot!
KARKA TRY 7 years ago

Trophies to show he is self made. Not a faggot like you. Understand now??

Trophies to show he is self made. Not a faggot like you. Understand now??
POW@Bursting loose 4 Hillary 7 years ago

I'd like to see things from your point of view but I can't get my head that far up my ass.

I'd like to see things from your point of view but I can't get my head that far up my ass.
Ayivor- Lausanne 7 years ago

What do Ghanaians gain by lying about their ages? From John Mahama to the last person, everyone lies about their ages. Is lying about their ages a part of Ghanaian culture???

What do Ghanaians gain by lying about their ages? From John Mahama to the last person, everyone lies about their ages. Is lying about their ages a part of Ghanaian culture???
Kudior 7 years ago

This Abedi dude was a dazzle to watch he was more than wow.The replica of him is his son Dede Ayew just critically watch Dede on the ball then you know who his father was like or go to YouTube and type in Abedi Pepe.Abedi wil ...
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This Abedi dude was a dazzle to watch he was more than wow.The replica of him is his son Dede Ayew just critically watch Dede on the ball then you know who his father was like or go to YouTube and type in Abedi Pepe.Abedi will forever be one of Ghana's greats sadly same can not be said of his other son Jordan I have watched him critically for years now but I don't think he belongs to the BS sorry to say this but we need to call a spade a spade.
KARKA TRY 7 years ago

Have three sons and teach them a profession. Watch them grow and keep them on track. See them cash in HARD currencies every week and tell me whether you will complain about Jordan if that was your's. Gratitude to God is what ...
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Have three sons and teach them a profession. Watch them grow and keep them on track. See them cash in HARD currencies every week and tell me whether you will complain about Jordan if that was your's. Gratitude to God is what Abedi has had, for non of his sons became a bad stigma. Amin
Mohammed 7 years ago

May you live to be thousands

May you live to be thousands
Nyaaba Stephen 7 years ago

May God guide and protect him and may his desire be fulfilled according to God's will

May God guide and protect him and may his desire be fulfilled according to God's will
Mohammed 7 years ago

Ghana needs great people like you.May you continue to live with us in good life and in good health

Ghana needs great people like you.May you continue to live with us in good life and in good health
OBOADIE 7 years ago

the guy is good and he has helped in soccer development especially in Africa.

the guy is good and he has helped in soccer development especially in Africa.
The Future Force 7 years ago

Happy birthday chairman, I wish you the very best on this special day of yours. Long life and good health

Happy birthday chairman, I wish you the very best on this special day of yours. Long life and good health
joe lartey, 7 years ago

They have the real people ,who must handle Ghana football,l don't know why they are even not called as advisers,Ghana should start putting round pegs in round holes,something very simple to do

They have the real people ,who must handle Ghana football,l don't know why they are even not called as advisers,Ghana should start putting round pegs in round holes,something very simple to do
iddi 7 years ago

I am 60 years old and i knew and saw him when he was growing.those days there was no need to forge ones age.there were no age based competitions.even in Ghana colts was based on heights for both junior and senior levels. Anyw ...
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I am 60 years old and i knew and saw him when he was growing.those days there was no need to forge ones age.there were no age based competitions.even in Ghana colts was based on heights for both junior and senior levels. Anyway maestro,Happy birthday.you were a delight to watch. A TRUE LEGEND.
KARKA TRY 7 years ago

His humility is too exquisite to overlook. With all these achievements Abedi will never raise his voice or show off. He's managed to still stay focused as a very true triumphant professional, so much that it has transcended d ...
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His humility is too exquisite to overlook. With all these achievements Abedi will never raise his voice or show off. He's managed to still stay focused as a very true triumphant professional, so much that it has transcended down to his blood-line generations to come. Just like the mighty crocodiles in Nayagnia, Abedi will never die. Anoono!! Nkwaane Naa.
Ibrahim. 7 years ago

Why are people doubting Abedi Pele's age? We're mates at Ghanasco and I am also 52 now but even a couple of months older than Pele. Abu Imoro , Alex Donkor, Anane Kobo and Shaibu Grant were all contemporaries.

Why are people doubting Abedi Pele's age? We're mates at Ghanasco and I am also 52 now but even a couple of months older than Pele. Abu Imoro , Alex Donkor, Anane Kobo and Shaibu Grant were all contemporaries.
P Djamgbe 7 years ago

Ibrahim why do you think we as a nation are languishing and cannot move forward; we are very bad at minding our own business. All we know is criticizing people over what has nothing to do with us.

Ibrahim why do you think we as a nation are languishing and cannot move forward; we are very bad at minding our own business. All we know is criticizing people over what has nothing to do with us.
Mohammed Abdulai (USA) 7 years ago

I have no clue, as to why anyone will be bothered about the guys age, I thought he was even younger. He says he is 52years old so be it.

I have no clue, as to why anyone will be bothered about the guys age, I thought he was even younger. He says he is 52years old so be it.
ABIGAIL 7 years ago

WOOOOOOOW GOD BLESS HIM

WOOOOOOOW GOD BLESS HIM
ABIGAIL 7 years ago

WOOOOW GOD BLESS HIM

WOOOOW GOD BLESS HIM
rahman 7 years ago

Congraas to u.

Congraas to u.
Jt 7 years ago

happy birthday maestro pele,wish you more years ahead

happy birthday maestro pele,wish you more years ahead
More 7 years ago

This is shameful you are stupid to telling Ghanaians that you are 52 are you mad

This is shameful you are stupid to telling Ghanaians that you are 52 are you mad
P Djamgbe 7 years ago

You know what is shameful? What's shameful is the fact that idiots like you live among people. Even IF (a big IF for that matter) he is lying about his age (in which case he didn't lie to cheat anybody), what's so shameful ab ...
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You know what is shameful? What's shameful is the fact that idiots like you live among people. Even IF (a big IF for that matter) he is lying about his age (in which case he didn't lie to cheat anybody), what's so shameful about it? Concern yourself with how to make your life better and stop fooling around, IDIOT!
Metez 7 years ago

Well done Pele , proud of the East. May you live long.

Well done Pele , proud of the East. May you live long.
Marti 7 years ago

Happy Birthday . You too much .

Happy Birthday . You too much .
Justice Alandu Afoko 7 years ago

Happy birthday bro

Happy birthday bro
Ekow Samuel. 7 years ago

Happy birthday to you,and God bless you and oman ghana!.

Happy birthday to you,and God bless you and oman ghana!.
Razak 7 years ago

i wish many years and good health to come, AMEN

i wish many years and good health to come, AMEN
prince 7 years ago

God bless you.

God bless you.
Ras Nick 7 years ago

Happy birthday ????The king of football.

Happy birthday ????The king of football.
Kofitiko 7 years ago

We love you Abedi you made us proud Ghanaians, and now your illustrious sons the prize jewels left for our football... God's longevity is what we wish you.

We love you Abedi you made us proud Ghanaians, and now your illustrious sons the prize jewels left for our football... God's longevity is what we wish you.
Kuuku 7 years ago

People are just jealous of the blessing God give the maestro, it cannot be taken from him.... Hi

People are just jealous of the blessing God give the maestro, it cannot be taken from him.... Hi
simon nti yeboah 7 years ago

Happy birth day to manstro may god give you along life

Happy birth day to manstro may god give you along life
Amoateng 7 years ago

Wish you all the best

Wish you all the best
Jabuni 7 years ago

Don't say what you don't know. Abadi finished Ghana score in 1984 not 1983.I finished St. Charles the same year and i turned 52 last October. He played in his school's football just as I did for my school. We met at intervals ...
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Don't say what you don't know. Abadi finished Ghana score in 1984 not 1983.I finished St. Charles the same year and i turned 52 last October. He played in his school's football just as I did for my school. We met at intervals schools in those days. Stop determining people's ages without facts.
jorge A.Boateng 7 years ago

our hero u live long

our hero u live long
Bush Doctor 7 years ago

Wow!!! Long live pele long live Ghana

Wow!!! Long live pele long live Ghana
King 7 years ago

Go n check it very well
He enter black star 1982 in L

Go n check it very well
He enter black star 1982 in L
Victor Hugo 7 years ago

My first time of admiring him was when the Black Stars played the qualifying match against the then Zaire in Kinshasa in 1982.He manned the midfield so well. Then followed by a group match against Cameroun at Libya the same y ...
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My first time of admiring him was when the Black Stars played the qualifying match against the then Zaire in Kinshasa in 1982.He manned the midfield so well. Then followed by a group match against Cameroun at Libya the same year.The most tantalizing performance so far to me was at Senegal '92.That was when he was at his peak but unfortunately, he couldn't feature in the finals and The Ivory Coast took the Cup.The most painful side of his career is not to have featured at the World Cup.Towards the 1996 World Cup, FIFA invited him and Pele of Brazil for the draw.According to Abedi himself, Pele hugged him like a Baby and it would have been a crowning moment of his career if Ghana had qualified for that World Cup in the US which Brazil won.No need crying over spilt milk His children are keeping the dream alive.
Gokah life cofie 7 years ago

happy birthday pele you are special
may you leave long

happy birthday pele you are special
may you leave long
zizou 7 years ago

Happy birthday Maestro.Your family are truly great. Salute ya for your contribution to Ghana football

Happy birthday Maestro.Your family are truly great. Salute ya for your contribution to Ghana football
Sam 7 years ago

Happy birthday maestro. God grant you many many more birthdays.

Happy birthday maestro. God grant you many many more birthdays.
Mh. Temba 7 years ago

Congrets Mr Pele, and I can't discuss more on u but I need to focuss on my work.

Congrets Mr Pele, and I can't discuss more on u but I need to focuss on my work.

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