Former Black Stars coach Otto Pfister has hailed the qualities of legendary midfielder Abedi Pele, claiming he is one of the best players he has coached throughout his managerial career.
The German tactician, 82, coached over 15 national and club teams in a managerial career which started in 1972 with Rwanda.
He became Ghana coach for one year from 1992 to 1003. At the time, Abedi Pele was the captain of the Black Stars.
Pfister named Pele along with Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o, having also managed Indomitable Lions between 2007 and 2009.
“Samuel Eto’o and Abedi Pele absolute (sic) on top,” Otto Pfister told Citi FM in an interview.
“But you cannot say Abedi is better than Eto’o or Eto’o is better than Abedi because is not the same position.
“Samuel Eto’o was a top striker, at his time he was one of the best strikers in the world.
“But Abedi Pele for me, in his position was a genius. He was so strong, he had skills, ha had anticipation, he can score. He was truly at the time one of the best playmakers in the world. Abedi was to me, a wonder player,” he concluded.
As Ghana coach, Pfister led the team to the final of the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Senegal.