Abedi Pele’s remarkable header from the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has resurfaced online after Mikel Merino scored a similar goal in Arsenal’s victory over Chelsea on Sunday, March 17, 2025.

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Abedi’s goal was a crucial equalizer for Ghana in their semi-final match against Nigeria 33 years ago. The African football icon skillfully directed a corner kick into the far post from a tight angle, leveling the score.

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A video of the goal was shared on X (formerly Twitter) after frustrated Chelsea fans complained about conceding a nearly identical goal against Arsenal in the London Derby.

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In that match, Merino connected with Martin Ødegaard’s corner to score the winning goal at the Emirates Stadium, securing Arsenal’s triumph.

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Many fans blamed Chelsea’s goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez, for poor positioning, calling it a ‘cheap’ goal. A disappointed Chelsea fan, using the handle @hasanalnaqour, voiced his frustration on X.

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"How can you concede that!!!!," he wrote as captain for the video of Merino's header.

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Find video below:

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Abedi Pele,33 years ago.

https://t.co/lDznj5ofBz

pic.twitter.com/xB3RqInFbi— HIGHLIFE lives ON (@GyapKay) March 17, 2025

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Arsenal defeated Chelsea 1-0 in their recent Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium. The decisive moment came in the 20th minute when Mikel Merino scored a header from a Martin Odegaard corner.

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Arsenal dominated much of the game, creating more chances, while Chelsea struggled to find their rhythm. Despite some late efforts, Chelsea couldn't equalize, and Arsenal secured all three points.

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