Last updated on May 16, 2024
Abedi Pele is a Ghanaian football (soccer) player. He played as an attacking midfielder and led the Ghana national team. Abedi Pele is known as one of the greatest African footballers of all time. He also played for various European clubs and gained prominence in the French Ligue 1 with Lille and Marseille. Later, he won the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League in 1993, along with other titles. Abedi Pele was also the first person to win the Confederation of African Football (CAF) title in 1992.
Abedi Pele was born on November 5, 1964, in the town of Kyebi and grew up in a small village called Dome, Ghana. He was born into a poor family; therefore, he had to sell coal to make a living. He attended Ghana Senior High School in Tamale.
Marital Status:
Abedi Pele is married to Maha. Abedi Pele first met Maha in the 1980s. They started dating, and a few years after their first meeting, they tied the knot. Abedi Pele married Maha on August 9, 1987, in France. They are still married and enjoying a happy life together. Abedi Pele and Maha are the parents of three children: two sons named Andre and Jordan, and a daughter named Imani. However, according to searches and online resources, it is found that Abedi Pele has four children: two sons and one daughter with Maha.
Children Details:
Abedi Pele’s first child, Rahim, was born on April 16, 1988, in Tamale, Ghana. Rahim’s full name is Ibrahim Abdul Rahim Ayew. He currently resides in Gibraltar and has a net worth of almost $1.1 million.
The second son of Abedi Pele and the first from his marriage to Maha, Andre, was born on December 17, 1989, in Seclin, Nord department, France. Andre’s full name is André Morgan Rami Ayew, and he currently resides in Ghana. Andre has a net worth of almost $5 million.
The third son of Abedi Pele and the second with Maha, Jordan, was born on September 11, 1991, in Marseille, South France. Jordan’s full name is Jordan Pierre Ayew, and he currently resides in London. Jordan has a net worth of $2 million.
The first daughter of Abedi Pele and Maha, Imani, was born on June 6, 1998. Imani’s full name is Imani Ayew. Abedi Pele’s three sons, Rahim, Andre, and Jordan, are following in their father’s footsteps and are also footballers. Abedi Pele’s daughter, Imani, is a fashion model.
Club Carrier:
Abedi Pele is the first African player to make an impact on European club football. Abedi Pele’s nomadic career starts with Real Tamale United club in Ghana in 1978, then he left Ghana after the 1982 African Cup of Nations then he joined Al Sadd in Qatar he was given $1,000 transfer fee after a short time he retired to Ghana with FC Zürich after both Kotoko and Hearts of Oak failed to higher him, then he joined AS Dragons FC de l’Ouémé in Benin. then Abedi Pele later returned to Ghana and played for Real Tamale United for one season. Abedi Pele started his Europe career with French side Chamois Niort, After that he joined Marseille before transferring to Lille on loan.
At club level, Abedi Pele was a key figure for Marseille’s dominance of the French league, As a result of it he played four league championships and two European Cup finals. At Marseille, he played for the team “Magical Trio” along with Jean-Pierre Papin and Chris Waddle, In the 1990s “Magical Trio” became the strongest league side in Europe with including a European Cup final defeat in 1991. Abedi was only the member still when Marseille defeated Milan in the 1993 Champions League final in Munich.
After completing his loan spell at Lille Abedi Pele joined Lyon club. Lille Abed has also played for the Torino club in Italy and he also started his European career with the 1860 Munich club.
Then Abedi Pele signed a two-year contract with Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates and became one of the best foreign players to play United Arab Emirates UAE league.
International Carrier:
Abedi Pele had played for Ghana 73 times. He was a player in the African Championships of the 1980s and ’90s with his national team, and a member of Ghana’s victorious team in the 1982 African Cup of Nations, but he was never given the opportunity to play in the FIFA World Cup. However, he became one of the dominant figures in the African football. Abedi Pele performed well in the 1992 African Cup of Nations, for which he was awarded the Player of the Tournament, it was really noticeable because he scored in three rounds that helped Ghana to reach the final, but unfortunately, he picked up a yellow card in the semi-final against Nigeria that meant he was suspended to play the final. Ghana lost the final because of penalties against Ivory Coast.
Abedi was one the first African football players to earn a top place in FIFA World Player of the Year in 1991 and 1992. he made his first appearance in Libya in 1982 and continued to play the tournament for the next 16 year, he played his last tournament in 1998 edition in Burkina Faso. Abdi had earned a lot respect from three goals at the 1996 competition, where he led Ghana at the semi final.
Coaching carrier:
Abedi Pele has participated in more FIFA-organized charity events than any other player. Abedi is a member of the FIFA Football Committee and the Player Status Committee of both FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF). That’s why the South African Football Association made him a spokesperson for their 2006 World Cup.
In June 2001, he was called upon by the present government of Ghana to serve as the next chairman of the FA. He was then given the opportunity to become a more experienced coach for Ghana. When Abedi Pele was given the opportunity to become a coach for Ghana, he said
“This was to be an opportunity to learnt from his superior”
Awards:
Profile Summary:
| Title | Details |
| Full Name | Abedi Ayew |
| Nick Name | Abedi Pele |
| Father | Pape Diouf |
| Date Of Birth | 5 November 1964 |
| Age | 59 Years Old |
| Place Of Birth | Kyebi, Eastern Region, Ghana |
| Gender | Male |
| Current Residence | Accra, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Height | 5.9 Inches |
| Weight | 72KG |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Siblings | Kwame and Sola ayew |
| Marital status | Married |
| Children | Three sons Rahim, Andre, Jordan and one daughter Imani |
| Education | Ghana Senior High School |
| Profession. | Former professional footballer |
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
Net Worth:
According to various online resources, Abedi Pele has a great net worth of $2 Million. He primarily earned his income from his football career and also currently he is the manager of Nania Football Club.
