Renowned football icon Abedi “Pele” Ayew has shared his sentiments on missing the 1992 AFCON Final, expressing his gratitude to God for the overall success of his career, which included winning the prestigious tournament.

The Maestro was unable to participate in the final clash between Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire in Senegal due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Unfortunately, Ghana lost the match in a penalty shootout, denying them a fifth AFCON title while Cote D’Ivoire secured their first.

During the CAF’s AFCON Winning Captains Roundtable ahead of the 2023 AFCON final between Nigeria and host nation Cote D’Ivoire, Abedi Pele conveyed that the missed opportunity for a second AFCON title did not negatively impact his illustrious career.

Abedi Pele, a key figure in the 1982 Black Stars squad that clinched Ghana’s fourth AFCON title, remains grateful for his accomplishments and views the missed 1992 final as a part of his football journey.