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Michael Fitzpatrick

Africa remembers special bond with Pelé, the greatest athlete in history

Then South African president Nelson Mandela and Brazilian soccer legend Pele smile in Pretoria, South Africa, on March 24, 1995. REUTERS - JUDA NGWENYA

The African daily newspapers are virtually unanimous in celebrating the talent and generosity of the late Pelé.

The surprisingly muted South African press response to the news of Pelé's death may be due to the thinness of editorial teams over the holiday period.

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