The Ghana Football [GFA] has paid tribute to Brazilian football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pele.
The Santos legend died on Thursday at the age of 82.
Pele was admitted to hospital three weeks ago in Brazil after his cancer progressed and he “required greater care related to renal and cardiac dysfunctions”.
The Ghana FA in a post joined millions of sporting fans to pay tribute to One of the greatest sporting athletes of all time.
“We are saddened by the demise of Brazilian and World Football legend Pele. Our condolences to the Brazilian Football Federation, all Brazilians and to all football-loving fans across the World. May Pele forever rest in his glory!”
Over the course of a 21-year career, he is credited with scoring a world-record 1,281 goals in 1,363 games, including 77 goals in 92 international games.
Pele was selected as Fifa’s Player of the Century in 2000. Pele is the only player to have won the World Cup three times, taking home the trophy in 1958, 1962, and 1970.
Source: Modern Ghana
