Ex Chelsea and Black Stars star midfielder Michael Essien has revealed that Southampton forward Kamaldeen Sulemana will become a household name in football if he can stay injury-free. Essien, who has worked closely with the young winger, believes Sulemana has the potential to win games on his own. At just 19, Kamaldeen signed a five-year deal with French club Rennes ...
Former Ghana international Michael Essien says he holds no grudges against the country, even though he sustained his worst injuries while playing for the Black Stars. Essien represented Ghana at two World Cups, including the country’s maiden appearance in 2006, and led Ghana to a third-place finish at the AFCON on home soil in 2008. It is widely believed the ...
Former Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi strongly believes Michael Essien is not appreciated enough for his footballing exploits. Mikel Obi described Essien as a machine and a gentleman off the pitch. “Michael Essien is a train, he is a powerful machine, he is a Bison and that was how we called him. Michael Essien never gets the credit he deserves” The ...
Manchester United legend Gary Neville believes Michael Essien didn’t receive enough plaudits for his impressive performances for Chelsea. The former right-back described Essien as one of the best players in the Premier League during his time with the Blues. “A player that played at a top Premier League club and didn’t get the plaudits of others was Michael Essien at ...
Former Chelsea and Ghana star Michael Essien has been left shocked by officiating at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The legendary footballer was left stunned by the red card given to Comoros captain Jimmy Abdou in their last 16 clash against hosts Cameroon. Essien took to Twitter to express his disappointment at the referee, asking if football has ...
Son of the living legend Abedi Ayew Pele, Andre Ayew continue to make name for himself interms of the AFCON as he becomes the Ghanaian player with most appearance in the history of the tournament with 33. In a match against Gabon last friday given their second group C encounter from the stade Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium, eventually offers the Ghanian ...
Former Black Stars midfielder Michael Essien has stated how privilege it was to represent his country Ghana during his active days as a footballer. The Chelsea legend served the nation for 12 years for retiring in 2018 and had already featured for the junior national teams. “It was an honor to play for the Black Stars. It is the dream ...
Former Black Stars midfielder Laryea Kingston has had his say on the ongoing social media comparison as to a better midfielder is between Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey and Michael Essien. The former Hearts Of Oak player admitted Partey is a fine talent and in good for currently at club level, but Essien is a different beast and is, ...
Today In History, Premier League side Chelsea FC has thrown back on a memorable goal scored by Michael Essien in 3:0 win against Everton in 2006. The former Black Stars midfielder is regarded as a Chelsea legend winning nine trophies in a nine-year spell. Watch Video Below: 💥💥💥 @MichaelEssien 3-0 at home to Everton #onthisday in 2006! pic.twitter.com/P255a1XQ3z ...
Ex Everton gaffer David Moyes has detailed his disappointment after failing to capture Michael Essien’s signature for the Toffees in 2005. According to Moyes, Essien was just one of many players they wanted to sign and concedes the Ghanaian was not his only transfer failure as he missed out on Toni Kroos, Gareth Bale and Cesc Fabregas later on in ...