Ghanaian football legend, Abedi Ayew Pele has reiterated his position not to come out of retirement after seven years away from the Black Stars.

Pele has been consistently linked with a return to the senior national team with the Black Stars on the verge of a historic World cup qualification.

The former Black Stars captain told BBC Sport yesterday that he has no plans to play football again.

"No, I'm not coming back. I'm happy about the part I have played in world football and the role I'm playing now as an ex-footballer," he insisted.

"I'm retired and I want people to respect the decision I made. My decision is irrevocable because age is not my side.

"For me to come back means having to dig deep to lose weight and work hard for six months which is a hassle I don't want anymore.

"I'm playing my part in Ghana by owning a football club where I help get kids off the streets."

The 40 year-old Abedi last played for the Black Stars in 1998 at the African Cup of Nations tournament in Burkina Faso.