Pele’s prophecy inspired my career in football — Owolabi
Felix Owolabi (left); Pele and Muda Lawal during the late Brazilian legend’s visit to Nigerian in 1977
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Pele was a 'unique inspiration' - CAF boss Motsepe
Brazilian football superstar Pele, who has died at the age of 82, was "a unique inspiration to the African continent" who will "forever live in the hearts and minds of football lovers", the continent's football chief said on Friday.
Wout Faes’ disaster own goals hand Liverpool victory; West Ham lose again
LIVERPOOL: Leicester defender Wout Faes had an evening to forget as Liverpool ended the year by closing the gap to the Premier League’s top four.
The King is dead, long live the king
The world is mourning the passage of ‘the Black King’. I cannot help but add my humble voice to the outpouring of tributes. My friend Idy calls me up this morning from the United States. He wants to know if flags will be flown at half mast in Nigeria today in mournful acknowledgment of the passage of a great Black man whose place in Black history is in the category of Muhammed Ali, Nelson Mandela and Patrice Lumumba.
Brazilian football legend Pele has died: family
(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 31, 1990 Former Brazilian soccer star, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé (L), plays the ball during a friendly soccer match opposing Brazil to world soccer star to celebrate Pele’s fiftieth birtday in Milan. (Photo by Gerard MALIE / AFP)
Football star Pele, Brazilian legend of the beautiful game, dies at 82
SAO PAULO: Pele, the legendary Brazilian football player who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest and best-known athletes in modern history, died on Thursday (Dec 29) at the age of 82.
PICTURES | Iconic photos of Pele's legendary career
Brazilian football icon Pele, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time has died at the age of 82 after a long battle with cancer.
Premier League to honour Pele with pre-match tributes
In tribute to Pele, Premier League clubs will remember his contribution to football during Matchweek 18 (Dec 30-Jan 1) by holding a minute's applause prior to kick-offs," said a statement on the English top flight's Twitter feed.