Ghana legend Abedi Pele delighted over sons' heroics

Published on: 29 April 2011

Ghana legend Abedi Pele says he did not watch the heroics of his two sons last Wednesday for Marseille but insists it is one of the happiest days of his life.

 

His two sons Andre and Jordan Ayew scored to move the French giants to the top of the table whebn beating Nice 4-2 on Wednesday night.

Andre grabbed his first hat-trick in the French top flight during the game which kept them firmly on course for the title.

The 19-year-old Jordan grabbed first goal in the French top flight after setting up another scoring opportunity for his brother.

Abedi Pele, who is also a Marseille legend, was out of his home country when his son made history with their heroics for his former club.

The ‘Maestro’ says he received text messages from his two boys desperate for his call and his wife Maha put in a call at 5am saying she could not sleep.

“I will quickly watch the game once I get the opportunity. Andre and Jordan sent me texts messages saying: "Call us”, Abedi Pele told Le Parisien newspaper.

“My wife, Maha, called me from Ghana at 5am. She could not sleep!

“She saw them on TV, she told me about the scoreboard where there was Ayew, Ayew, Ayew, Ayew on it. Four times! It's incredible.

“I have not been that happy in a long time. What should a father ask for more?

“Hat-trick by Andre, and Jordan who scores his 1st goal of the season. He (Jordan) was so keen on that goal. That will make him go very crazy.”

The Ayew family is set to be the best footballing family in world football, after Kwame Ayew and Sola Ayew also played at the highest level for Ghana.

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