Nigerian soccer nice Jay-Jay Okocha has sparked debate throughout Africa after naming his prime 5 biggest gamers from the continent.
His listing excluded notable superstars like Mohamed Salah and Samuel Eto’o, however included two Ghanaian legends, Abedi Pele and Tony Yeboah.
In a video shared on-line, Okocha revealed his picks:
Primary can be George Weah, two, Abedi Pele, three can be Tony Yeboah, quantity 4 can be myself. And the final participant on my listing can be Didier Drogba.
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His choice instantly caught consideration, particularly with the omission of Salah, who’s Africa’s most successful Premier League forward, and Eto’o, thought to be one of many best strikers in soccer historical past.
As a substitute, Okocha selected to focus on the impression of Ghana’s biggest footballing icons.
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‘The Maestro’ and ‘Yegoala’ make prime 5 GOAT listing
Abedi Pele, typically known as “The Maestro”, was a artistic midfielder identified for his talent, imaginative and prescient, and management.
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Abedi Pele
A 3-time African Footballer of the Yr, he starred for Ghana’s Black Stars and likewise loved a glittering membership profession, most notably with Olympique Marseille, the place he gained the UEFA Champions League in 1993.
His affect on African soccer stretched past trophies, as he impressed a technology of gamers together with his artistry and intelligence on the pitch.
Tony Yeboah, one other Ghanaian legend, constructed his repute as a prolific striker within the Nineteen Nineties. Recognized for his thunderous objectives, he performed for Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany and have become a cult hero at Leeds United in England, the place his gorgeous strikes are nonetheless remembered by followers.
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Tony Yeboah
Yeboah additionally shone for Ghana, constantly delivering objectives at worldwide stage. He was nicknamed “Yegoala” for his objective scoring prowess.
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Okocha’s listing has divided opinion, however by together with Abedi Pele and Yeboah, he reminded the soccer world of Ghana’s proud legacy of manufacturing gamers who left a long-lasting mark on each African and European soccer.
