Most skillful player: George Weah picks Okocha over Abedi Pele

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Nana Kwaku 6 years ago

Even though I like Abedi Pele I support what George Weah said,Okocha dribbles with ease where as Abedi uses a bit of strength.That is why many soccer experts put the Great Pele from Brazil ahead of Diego Maradona.

Even though I like Abedi Pele I support what George Weah said,Okocha dribbles with ease where as Abedi uses a bit of strength.That is why many soccer experts put the Great Pele from Brazil ahead of Diego Maradona.
ASIEDU NKETIA 6 years ago

JJ OKOCHA WAS IN THE NIGERIAN TEAM WHEN ABEDI PELE SCORE THAT SUPER SONIC GOAL TO CLAIM MAN OF THE MATCH AND EVEN WENT AHEAD TO WIN THE GOLDEN BOOT OF THE TOURNAMENT.BESIDES THAT HE WON THE AFRICAN BEST PLAYER ON THREE OCCASS ...
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JJ OKOCHA WAS IN THE NIGERIAN TEAM WHEN ABEDI PELE SCORE THAT SUPER SONIC GOAL TO CLAIM MAN OF THE MATCH AND EVEN WENT AHEAD TO WIN THE GOLDEN BOOT OF THE TOURNAMENT.BESIDES THAT HE WON THE AFRICAN BEST PLAYER ON THREE OCCASSIONS.
owo eme 6 years ago

which team do you know when Jay Jay start playing for super eagle ? he never play against Pele guy

which team do you know when Jay Jay start playing for super eagle ? he never play against Pele guy
Boss 6 years ago

We should learn to argue on issues on the floor. Weah is talking about who was more skillful on the ball. After all Jay Jay even never won Africa's best player but Abedi won three times.

We should learn to argue on issues on the floor. Weah is talking about who was more skillful on the ball. After all Jay Jay even never won Africa's best player but Abedi won three times.
Charley 6 years ago

Weah is 100% right.

Weah is 100% right.
Original Ghana Ba 6 years ago

You are right. JJ was more of a "concert" player. Abedi didn't have time for those jokes. He was a very serious minded player. It explains why he won 3 and JJ won nothing.

You are right. JJ was more of a "concert" player. Abedi didn't have time for those jokes. He was a very serious minded player. It explains why he won 3 and JJ won nothing.
D'more97 Atlanta, Georgia 6 years ago

I concur with your assessment!

D'more97
Atlanta, Georgia

I concur with your assessment!

D'more97
Atlanta, Georgia
bryt 6 years ago

WE TOO PICK PELE OVER YOU GEORGE WEAH

WE TOO PICK PELE OVER YOU GEORGE WEAH
currency 6 years ago

Hahahahha do you know who Weah is hahhaa.. People born in year 2000 don't know anything hahaj.. Weah is the only African player to win , Afran player other Year , European player of the year and world best player of the year ...
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Hahahahha do you know who Weah is hahhaa.. People born in year 2000 don't know anything hahaj.. Weah is the only African player to win , Afran player other Year , European player of the year and world best player of the year.. And also won Champion league.. Hahaha bro ask your father to tell you about Oppong Weah
Walker 6 years ago

So what is wrong if we pick Abedi over Weah? After all JJ Okocha won nothing but George Weah picks him ahead of the decorated Abedi Pele

So what is wrong if we pick Abedi over Weah? After all JJ Okocha won nothing but George Weah picks him ahead of the decorated Abedi Pele
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nana darkwa 6 years ago

yes pele moe than weah and jj

yes pele moe than weah and jj
Observer 6 years ago

Yes, in my opinion Okocha was more clever with his legs on the ball than Abedi, but the latter was matured and vibrant.

Yes, in my opinion Okocha was more clever with his legs on the ball than Abedi, but the latter was matured and vibrant.
Pablo 6 years ago

Pele was more skilled on the ball than Austin Jay, and skillful than you Weah, you rode on the back of the civil war in Liberia to be World best then, we acknowledge your goal scoring prowess though

Pele was more skilled on the ball than Austin Jay, and skillful than you Weah, you rode on the back of the civil war in Liberia to be World best then, we acknowledge your goal scoring prowess though
Tony ..Cotonou 6 years ago

Thank you ... both George and Okocha combined...nowhere near Abedi ... I started following football late 1960s to date ...so I know what am saying

Thank you ... both George and Okocha combined...nowhere near Abedi ... I started following football late 1960s to date ...so I know what am saying
DAAKYHENE 6 years ago

JJ was a team player Abedi was not,to me JJ is more skillful than Abedi.There is difference between skillful player n a best player for example Ronaldinho combined the two making him a world class player. He is skillful.Abedi ...
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JJ was a team player Abedi was not,to me JJ is more skillful than Abedi.There is difference between skillful player n a best player for example Ronaldinho combined the two making him a world class player. He is skillful.Abedi was just using manpower
D'more97 Atlanta, Georgia 6 years ago

My greatest fond memory of the Maestro was the UEFA Champions League Finals in 1993 when Marseille played star studded AC Milan, and ultimately Marseille won.

The Maestro was the man of the match.

Mr. Weah go and watch ...
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My greatest fond memory of the Maestro was the UEFA Champions League Finals in 1993 when Marseille played star studded AC Milan, and ultimately Marseille won.

The Maestro was the man of the match.

Mr. Weah go and watch that video before you make this nonsense comparison.

Abedi, once said Mohammed Polo was his idol player because he was a very skillful player, yet he was NOT strong. So he blended/emulated Polo's play with physicality.

JJ Okocha, used to dribble without a purpose, Abedi used his speed, great foot work, and strength to outwit his opponents.

JJ Okocha, is no where even near Ablade Kumah [SABATO].

The greatest footballer of all time is Diego Maradona plain and simple.

Sincerely,
D'more97
Atlanta, Georgia
Neequaye 6 years ago

Okocha is a circus clown. He's a poor man''s version of Neymar. He does tricks but it leads to nothing. Abedi is direct and scores goal's he's strong fast and very creative. So yes okocha has more tricks but Abedi is better

Okocha is a circus clown. He's a poor man''s version of Neymar. He does tricks but it leads to nothing. Abedi is direct and scores goal's he's strong fast and very creative. So yes okocha has more tricks but Abedi is better
Taste 6 years ago

Okocha came second twice in 1998 eeeeiiii ghanaweb nawa for you oooo

Okocha came second twice in 1998 eeeeiiii ghanaweb nawa for you oooo
AfriyieDaniel 6 years ago

My FATHER USE TO CALL HIM ABEDIS BECAUSE HE SEE HIM AS DOUBLE ON THE FIELD.ABEDI WAS FAR FAR BETTER THAN OKACHA IN. ALL ARTS.

My FATHER USE TO CALL HIM ABEDIS BECAUSE HE SEE HIM AS DOUBLE ON THE FIELD.ABEDI WAS FAR FAR BETTER THAN OKACHA IN. ALL ARTS.
kuuso 6 years ago

what about Mohammed Polo

what about Mohammed Polo
baba sokoto 6 years ago

King Oppon Weah, I salute U. some of us who lived ur era knows it all. U hit the nail right on it's head. U r unique on earth and ur record as the best on the planet in all important sections of earth can never be broken in ...
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King Oppon Weah, I salute U. some of us who lived ur era knows it all. U hit the nail right on it's head. U r unique on earth and ur record as the best on the planet in all important sections of earth can never be broken in football circles. We worship u, sir Weah.
Buru 6 years ago

Abedi Pele means business and will not accept defeat easily but j j is entertainer, hence oppong weah is right

Abedi Pele means business and will not accept defeat easily but j j is entertainer, hence oppong weah is right
Cobby 6 years ago

Perfect observation,Abedi was a very good soccer player but in terms of skills JJ was ahead of Pele.

Perfect observation,Abedi was a very good soccer player but in terms of skills JJ was ahead of Pele.
GH Santiono 6 years ago

Okocha is not a purposeful player. His style was not a footballer anyone took serious. He was skillful as opponents wear said but not an impact plater. That's why he never win any meaningful award. He dribble's like a headle ...
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Okocha is not a purposeful player. His style was not a footballer anyone took serious. He was skillful as opponents wear said but not an impact plater. That's why he never win any meaningful award. He dribble's like a headless chicken without end product. Abedi on the other hand cast fear into the hearts of his opponents and make plays. He's was a direct and purposeful player. When he steps on the field his opponents quiver. Okocha never played for any big team, never won a league title and never won any recognized personal award. Abedi was voted abedi won multiple league titles with marseille, twice European champions league finalists and once champion, 3rd wold best player, 3 times African best player, best foreign player in Italy, etc. Abedi scored 33 goals in just over 70 caps for ghana for the midfield position. How many goals did okocha even scored in his entire career beside his clownish on the pitch
Wabb 6 years ago

Then Okocha is more than Messi,look at messi,Maradona,Abedi type or way of play,they can joke with the ball as well.football is not playing joke with ball,seriousness to score

Then Okocha is more than Messi,look at messi,Maradona,Abedi type or way of play,they can joke with the ball as well.football is not playing joke with ball,seriousness to score
justice 6 years ago

Oppong weah, you need to get your head properly examined, how many goal did you score for your national, i swear oppong weah you are not better than michael essein and sully muntari, ococha is no where near abedi pele the soc ...
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Oppong weah, you need to get your head properly examined, how many goal did you score for your national, i swear oppong weah you are not better than michael essein and sully muntari, ococha is no where near abedi pele the soccer god, we call him the football maestro because he is the best of the best that ever came out of ghana, and the very first one to open football opportunity in eroupe for all black african, check the history line, check the match we play against burrundi, the whole continent is scare when they see abedi on the field, when african cup is taking place, abedi pele is compare to world pele and diago Maradona, he is the messi of to day soccet
WP 6 years ago

Abedi was a diminutive and fragile player but was shoulders above all other players because of his superior skill speed and intelligence. I wish somebody can put together a video on the abilities of the maestro for people to ...
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Abedi was a diminutive and fragile player but was shoulders above all other players because of his superior skill speed and intelligence. I wish somebody can put together a video on the abilities of the maestro for people to appreciate how great he was. Okocha should not be mentioned in the same breath as Abedi because he was more or less an entertainer no wonder he never played for any seriously ambitious club in Europe.
nii nuertey 6 years ago

that is your view mr wear
abedi pele is still Africa best

that is your view mr wear
abedi pele is still Africa best
Accra guy 6 years ago

Weah,hate Ghanaians cause local black star mainly hearts of oak denied him from playing w/c.He thought,he was almost there but under strength black star thought him a lesson,he will never for get.Inside Freetown,Liberal.weah ...
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Weah,hate Ghanaians cause local black star mainly hearts of oak denied him from playing w/c.He thought,he was almost there but under strength black star thought him a lesson,he will never for get.Inside Freetown,Liberal.weah will never forget until he die.I don't think he won fifa award fairly because he was not the best in the world at that time.
EDUARDO DOMINGO 6 years ago

IT IS ABSOLUTELY TRUE THAT JAY JAY OKOCHA IS ONE OF THE MOST SKILLFUL FOOT BALL PLAYER ON EARTH, JUST LIKE LIONEL MESSI COMPARED TO RONALDINHO , THERE IS NO PLAYER OF BALL ON EARTH MORE SKILLFUL THAN RONALDINHO OF BRAZIL , ...
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IT IS ABSOLUTELY TRUE THAT JAY JAY OKOCHA IS ONE OF THE MOST SKILLFUL FOOT BALL PLAYER ON EARTH, JUST LIKE LIONEL MESSI COMPARED TO RONALDINHO , THERE IS NO PLAYER OF BALL ON EARTH MORE SKILLFUL THAN RONALDINHO OF BRAZIL , YET LIONEL MESSI SCORE MORE GOALS THAN HIM, AND
RONALDO OF REAL MADRID THE SAME BUT THEY DO NOT COME NEAR HIM IN SKILLS,

ABEDI PELE COULD HAVE WON THE BALLON D'OR BUT HIS OVER CONFIDENCE IS HIS WORST ENEMY, HE CHOOSES CLUBS THAT CAN NOT LIFT HIM UP THINKING THAT HE AS A VERY EFFECTIVE PLAYER CAN CARRY ANY TEAM ON HIS BACK, IF HE LOOKED FOR CLUBS LIKE AC MILAN, MANCHESTER UNITED, BAYERN MUNICH , BARCELONA , HE COULD HAVE EASILY WON THE BALON D'OR, WHEN HE WAS IN MARSEILE HE WAS ARGUABLY THE BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD AFTER MARADONA, BUT HE THINKS HE CAN MAKE ANY TEAM WIN AND THAT WAS HIS PROBLEM , INCIDENTALLY, JAY JAY OKOCHA HAD THE SAME PROBLEM!
Adjiku Godstime Yao alias Brakydown 6 years ago

Brother Domingo u have made the greatest objective assessment of the players. God bless u, all others were influenced by the common forces that makes African followers to choose wrong leaders

Brother Domingo u have made the greatest objective assessment of the players. God bless u, all others were influenced by the common forces that makes African followers to choose wrong leaders
razak . 6 years ago

is true, but Abedi Pele, is dangerious at scoring goals, more than JJ OKOCHA

is true, but Abedi Pele, is dangerious at scoring goals, more than JJ OKOCHA
Adjiku Godstime Yao alias Brakydown 6 years ago

True observation. Abedi Pele was a delight to watch as he dribbles with purpose. He shoots with accuracy, precision and defenders keep an eye on him. He combines speed in attack , good at scoring from set pieces, good fightin ...
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True observation. Abedi Pele was a delight to watch as he dribbles with purpose. He shoots with accuracy, precision and defenders keep an eye on him. He combines speed in attack , good at scoring from set pieces, good fighting spirit, win laurels, played mostly in teams that were not endowed with gifted players and yet still made impact. Abedi Pele made impact in Ghana,Africa,European leagues(French,Italian,Benin ,Cameroun etc),UEFA Champions League. He made his effort count for his national team for a long period that is since early 1980s till 1998, that is a real star as stars shines for a long period with Senior National team. No privilege of playing for junior side to be groomed or opportunity for child's play.Just started playing with adults, true stars are born, natural talented. He does midfield work and attacks as well. He is a workaholic, never gets tired. He scored a goal in the first ever organized Africa 11 vrs Europe 11 . The only disadvantage he stands was that he never played at a World Cup tournament,the true world festival of great countries of football and talents
Okocha dribbles with delight,however does not help with quick team effort of attacking opponents. Okocha played for Nigeria Youth Team in 1980s at World Under 20 tournament and later at 2 or 3 World Cups(1994 ,1998, ?2002). May be not gifted with scoring,which is very essential in recognition in football,a bit lucky at times as he was luckier to have worked in a generation where Rashidi Yekini,the most prolific Nigerian striker played . That alone can help raise his image and recognition. The influence of Okocha was in Cup of Nations held in 1990s till 2002
SLIMMART 6 years ago

Well said by Opon Weah. Jay Jay was more skillful with the ball, whereas Abdi was a better powerhouse player. Currently, we can compare that to Messi and Ronaldo. Messi is more skillful with the ball whereas Ronaldo is the ul ...
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Well said by Opon Weah. Jay Jay was more skillful with the ball, whereas Abdi was a better powerhouse player. Currently, we can compare that to Messi and Ronaldo. Messi is more skillful with the ball whereas Ronaldo is the ultimate powerhouse finisher. What don't people understand about Weah's analysis? It has nothing to do with who won more African Player of the Year titles. That is cheap stuff. Even Adebayor won that, whereas Michael Essien didn't. Does that mean Adebayor was a better player than Essien? Your guess is as good as mine.
NANA YAW 6 years ago

Weah is right. That is why Abedi Pele was never play at world stage and Okocha did on number occasions

Weah is right. That is why Abedi Pele was never play at world stage and Okocha did on number occasions
Onipa 6 years ago

Football to me is goal. Every one has his opinion but I like Abedi style of play. Thanks

Football to me is goal. Every one has his opinion but I like Abedi style of play. Thanks
Papa Alajo 6 years ago

Abedi is a better player than Okocha nd Weah, George was only voted world best because he founded de Liberian national team by himself when they were needed money.

Abedi is a better player than Okocha nd Weah, George was only voted world best because he founded de Liberian national team by himself when they were needed money.
RICHMOND, MARYLAND 6 years ago

Abedi Pele, The Maestro is my idol, but Oppong Weah is right on this one. Abedi is extremely talented and strong on the ball, very aggressive and purposeful, but when it comes to sheer skills I doff off my hat for Austin Jay ...
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Abedi Pele, The Maestro is my idol, but Oppong Weah is right on this one. Abedi is extremely talented and strong on the ball, very aggressive and purposeful, but when it comes to sheer skills I doff off my hat for Austin Jay Jay Okocha.
John 6 years ago

Well analyzed by Weah

Well analyzed by Weah
Mr.Winston Richards 6 years ago

Guy, why argue ? Very simple. He said, Skillful not Better then. Those are two different languages

Guy, why argue ? Very simple. He said, Skillful not Better then. Those are two different languages
Adjiku Godstime Yao alias Brakydown 6 years ago

Thanks for resolving the issue. Very Essential or key words contribute to meaningful logical discussions

Thanks for resolving the issue. Very Essential or key words contribute to meaningful logical discussions
Mr.Winston Richards 6 years ago

Guys don't trouble yourselves. I believe Mr. Weah knows what he's talking about. Skillful is different from Better or The Best. He did not say Okocha is better than Abedi. He is not stupid to think like that

Guys don't trouble yourselves. I believe Mr. Weah knows what he's talking about. Skillful is different from Better or The Best. He did not say Okocha is better than Abedi. He is not stupid to think like that
Garnet Zeegar 6 years ago

Black Trump, speaking without the available statistics

Black Trump, speaking without the available statistics
Nii 6 years ago

If it is skills I agree but not total football

If it is skills I agree but not total football
Adjiku Godstime Yao alias Brakydown 6 years ago

I concord with u.

I concord with u.

Most skillful player: George Weah picks Okocha over Abedi Pele

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