Abedi Pele goes emotional; sheds tears on live TV after meeting man who discovered him

Former Black Star’s skipper, Abedi Ayew Pele shared tears on live television after meeting the man who discovered him at the juvenile level.

According to him, a member of Asante Kotoko at the time S.K Manu was the one who discovered him and saw his talent.

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The legend revealed in an interview on GTV on Sunday, May 31, 2020.

Pele affirmed that it was through Mr. Manu that he was able to attend university, indicating that he (Manu) decided to give him a scholarship to further his education at the university describing it as something huge for him.

He further hailed other personalities who helped him in his career.

These people, he said included B.A Fuseini, Aliu Mahama, former Vice President of the country, Alhaji Mekano, and Ben Kofi.

He believes they all did great things for him to become the greatest player that he was.

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The former UEFA Champions League winner with French Ligue 1 side Olympic Marseille spent his formative days with Colts football club Great Falcons in Ghana.

The 1982 Africa Cup of Nations winner started his playing career at Colts football club Great Falcons in Ghana after he impressed Mr. Herbert Aditah on a short trail.

Abedi later rose through the ranks to win the UEFA Champions League with French Ligue 1 side Olympic Marseille on May 26, 1993.

Watch full video of interview below:

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