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Abédi Ayew Pelé (born November 5, 1964) is a former Ghanian football player. He was named African Footballer of the Year in 1992. Also, Pelé named him as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers in March 2004. November 5 is the 309th day of the year (310th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 56 days remaining. ... 1964 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Republic of Ghana is a nation in West Africa. ... The striker (wearing red jersey) has run past the defender (in white jersey) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to stop the ball. ... The African Footballer of the Year, presented to the best African footbal (soccer) player, has been given out by the Confederation of African Football since 1992. ... 1992 is a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Pelé Edson Arantes do Nascimento, KBE (born October 23, 1940), nicknamed Pelé, is a former Brazilian football player, considered by many to be the finest player of all time. ... On March 4, 2004, at a gala ceremony in London, to mark the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the international governing body of football revealed the FIFA 100. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Abédi Pelé played 67 times for Ghana and is considered the greatest football player in his country's history. He never got to shine on the world's biggest stage, as Ghana failed to qualify for the World Cup time and time again. Not only is he one of the best in Ghana , he is one of the all-time greats in Africa. The Football World Cup (official name: FIFA World Cup) is the most important competition in international football (soccer). ...


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