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Nii Odartey Lamptey denies Abedi Pele is Africa’s best<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Ex-Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey has waged into the debate by claiming legend Abedi Pele cannot be rated as the continent\u2019s finest player ever.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The bold assertion by ex-Aston Villa and Coventry City player could risk angering the three-time African footballer of the Year.<\/p>\n

Ex-Bayern Munich defender Sammy Kuffuor was the first to start the debate when he stated categorically the Marseille legend was not among the top two best African players.<\/p>\n

But Lamptey agrees with his former national team-mate and insists Liberia idol George Oppong Weah and four-time African Player of the Year Samuel Eto\u2019o Fils should be considered for such plaudits.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cI will tip George yes, Eto second and \u2018Maestro\u2019 (Abedi Pele) third.<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause if you see George Weah, I mean European Footballer of the Year award winner, World Footballer of the Year winner. Eto\u2019o has won the Africa Player of the Year four times. I think I will give it for all these guys.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEto\u2019o always good in a team. The quality of your team-mates brings out your qualities. He\u2019s not a good dribbler but quick on the ball and the good finisher.\u201d<\/p>\n

Abedi Pele has always been considered by many as the second greatest African footballer of all time.<\/p>\n

Source: MTNFootball.com<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n

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