6 black superstar athletes whose parents shaped their careers from childhood

Francis Akhalbey August 28, 2018

6 black superstar athletes whose parents shaped their careers from childhood

Abedi Pele with his sons Jordan (being carried) and Andre (right)

Andre and Jordan Ayew

As the sons of legendary Ghanaian ex-footballer and one of the greatest African footballers of all time Abedi Ayew a.k.a. Abedi Pele, it is of no surprise the Ayew brothers decided to follow in their father’s footsteps.

6 black superstar athletes whose parents shaped their careers from childhood

Throwback to when Jordan and Andre played for English Premier League clubs Aston Villa and Swansea respectively

Andre currently plays for Turkish Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe with Jordan plying his trade with English Premier League club Crystal Palace. Their father also manages them.

6 black superstar athletes whose parents shaped their careers from childhood

The Ayew brothers with their father

They have an older brother by name Ibrahim Ayew who is also a professional footballer.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: August 28, 2018

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