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Nigeria: Adieu Pele, the Goat
Leadership, 4 January 2023
In January 1969, the legendary football maestro, Pele whose real name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento, travelled to Nigeria in one of his football club's" Santos" famous… Read more »
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The Conversation Africa, 2 January 2023
As arguably the greatest soccer player of all time is laid to rest, Prof José Paulo Florenzano of the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo considers… Read more »
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South Africa: President Hails Pelé As a Global Inspiration and Champion of Peace
Govt of SA, 30 December 2022
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the passing of global football icon and social activist, Pelé. Read more »
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Tanzania: Tanzanian Footballers Mourn Pele
Daily News, 30 December 2022
Tanzania football players have joined the rest of the world to mourn Brazilian football legend Pele who passed away on Thursday aged 82. Read more »
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Nigeria: 'He 'Ll Never Be Forgotten' - Buhari Mourns Football Legend, Pele
Vanguard, 29 December 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined world leaders in expressing grief over the death of Brazilian soccer legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pele who died on Thursday. Read more »
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Africa: Pelé - a Global Superstar and Cultural Icon Who Put Passion At the Heart of Soccer
The Conversation Africa, 29 December 2022
Pelé, soccer's first global superstar, has died at the age of 82. To many fans, the Brazilian will be remembered as the best to have ever played the game. Read more »
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Nigeria: Buhari Mourns Soccer Legend Pele
Premium Times, 29 December 2022
Pele died on Thursday at 82. Read more »
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Africa: Pele Is Dead
Premium Times, 29 December 2022
The three-time FIFA World Cup winner died in hospital on Thursday after failing to recover from colon cancer Read more »