Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo, has revealed that he looked up to Abedi Pele and Anthony Yeboah during his playing days.
Abedi had a glowing career, winning many individual and team trophies including the UEFA Champions League and the Africa Cup of Nations. .
He was also the captain of the Black Stars during his peak years, delighting fans with his magic.
Anthony Yeboah also had a wonderful career, tormenting defenders with his movement and supreme finishing.
“Abedi Pele is my favorite Black Stars player of all time. When I was young I used to watch Ghana football and also watch Ghanaian footballers in Europe. He was one of the players I looked up to. Anthony Yeboah as well. These are my favorite players,” he stated on Countdown Qatar.
During his days as a footballer, Addo played with many great Ghanaians but he was particularly impressed with Michael Essien and Asamoah Gyan.
“Essien or Asamoah Gyan. One of the two. Essien was maybe more international. Outside Ghana, he had a big name. He had big impact in European football and Asamoah Gyan had a big impact in the national team, especially with a lot of goals. I think what he did for Ghana is legendary.”
Otto Addo will lead the Black Stars from the technical area in the 2022 World Cup.
Source:3Sports|Ghana