My Father Is More Skillful Than Okocha – Dede Ayew

The deputy captain of the Black Stars Andre 'Dede' Ayew says his father Abedi Ayew Pele is more skillful on the field than Nigerian legend Jay Jay Okocha.

According to him, although both retired players had different styles of play, the former Ghana captain is more adept with the ball.

Speaking to Bola Ray on Starr Chat Wednesday, the Swansea forward said his dad showed more finesse and tactics during his playing days.

“I will say Abedi Pele is the most skillful. He had a lot of skills even though their style of play was different. He showed a lot of technique and a lot of finesse in his game. And also I saw all his games, I also saw Jay Jay Okocha; he was my generation. It’s sad that he never won the African best player; football is like that,” he said.

Dede Ayew also commended both the current captain of the Black Stars Asamoah Gyan and his predecessor Stephen Appiah for their contributions to the growth of the team.

“They are both good leaders in their ways, they have different ways of leading the team. Stephen was a good leader and Asamoah is also great. They both have the ambition of improving the team and we are thankful to them”.