Ghana Captain Andre Ayew Sings Praises of Legendary Abedi Pele, Describes Him as an Unbelievable Dad

• Andre Ayew has revealed where he draws his inspiration as a footballer, eulogizing his father, Abedi Pele
• The 32-year-old forward is expected to lead Ghana for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year
• Abedi Pele, who remains the last Ghanaian player to have won the African Footballer of the Year, is touted as the Greatest Ghanaian Footballer of Alltime

Ghana and Al Sadd ace Andre Ayew has eulogized his father and retired Ghana international Abedi Ayew 'Pele.'

The Black Stars skipper opened up on the influence his dad has had on his career, describing him as a role model.

Abedi, the father of Andre, Jordan and Rahim Ayew, is regarded by many as the 'Greatest Ghanaian Footballer' of all time and one of the best from the continent to have graced the sport.

The three-time African Footballer of the Year, who won the UEFA Champions League in 1993 has three sons with the closest to have has modelled his game and his achievements being Andre Ayew.

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Andre, the second child of Abedi Pele, has followed in his dad's footsteps by playing for French giants Olympique Marseille and Qatari outfit Al Sadd.

“I take a lot if not every inspiration from him. He’s my idol and an unbelievable Father,” he said on the Sports Highlights show as quoted by Ghanasportsonline.

His father has also been representing him as his agent and he negotiated several deals on his behalf including his moves to British sides West Ham United and Swansea City, current club Al Sadd, and Fenerbahce.

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Ayew missed the Black Stars' crucial World Cup play-off against Nigeria due to suspension after picking a red card against Comoros Island at the Africa Cup of Nation.

Thomas Partey captained the team against the Super Eagles, and after the two-legged encounter, Ghana sealed qualification to Qatar 2022.

Abedi Pele single-handedly runs Nigeria amok

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Abedi Pele's masterful display against Nigeria at the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations remains one of the best individual displays by a Ghanaian player.

The three-time African Player of the Year singlehandedly tore apart a very good Nigeria team as Ghana reached the final of the tournament 30 years ago.

Footage of his performance has been spotted by Sports Brief after it was dropped on social media.