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Mourinho jumps to defence of Michael Essien
Add a CommentJose Mourinho has jumped to the defence of Michael Essien whose early mistake gifted Southampton the lead in Chelsea’s 3-1 win on Sunday. The Ghana midfielder’s wayward back pass played in Jay Rodriguez who made no mistakes in putting the Saints ahead after just … Read more →
“I am frightened to play in Egypt” Michael Essien
Add a CommentGhana midfielder Michael Essien says he uncomfortable travelling to Cairo for next week’s World Cup playoff against Egypt. The Chelsea ace, like most of his international teammates, would have loved to face the Pharaohs on a neutral ground. The recent … Read more →
“I don’t think I will be going into coaching after retiring from football” Michael Essien
Add a CommentChelsea midfielder Michael Essien has categorically stated coaching is out of his plans when he retires from active football. The Ghana international stated in his monthly Chelsea blog that he does not have “the stomach to be a coach.” “I … Read more →
Michael Essien’s father passes away
Add a CommentThe ‘Bison’ has confirmed the death of his dad moments after arriving in Ghana for an international duty on September 6 Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has lost his father, James, a few days to the crucial Ghana – Zambia 2014 … Read more →
Michael Essien did not need a Letter to return because he did not retire – GFA clarifies
Add a CommentMichael Essien did not write to the Ghana FA to confirm his availability for the Black Stars because he did not retire from the national team, says the spokesman of the federation. The Chelsea midfielder shocked the football world on … Read more →
Coach Kwesi Appiah names Michael Essien in 26-man squad to face Zambia
Add a CommentGhana coach Kwesi Appiah has named Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien in a 26-man squad to face Zambia in next month’s World Cup qualifier. Also included in the squad are Kevin-Prince Boateng and Andre Ayew as both players are also named … Read more →
Michael Essien axed from Chelsea squad that beat Villa
1 CommentWorries are growing for midfielder Michael Essien’s future at English side Chelsea after the Ghanaian was left out of the squad that played Aston Villa on Wednesday night. The hard-tackling player was axed from the Chelsea 18-man squad that escaped … Read more →
Falling in love with his Publicist: Michael Essien’s secret marriage
1 CommentAfter the long controversy, speculation, suspension and uncertainty, it is now confirmed that soccer hero Michael Essien is officially married to Akosua Puni and she now officially presents herself as “Mrs. Akosua Puni-Essien”. She appears in town wearing her wedding … Read more →
“To say I’m unpatriotic is really unfair” Michael Essien cries
Add a CommentGhana and Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien says it is unfair for fans to label him as unpatriotic because he does not play for the Black Stars.The midfielder has been absent from the national team for close to two years after … Read more →
Michael Essien ends his self-imposed one-year exile from Ghana Blackstars
Add a CommentMichael Essien has ended his self-imposed one-year exile from the Ghana national team. He controversially put his Black Stars career on hold after suffering two serious injuries. “I am fully ready to return to the Black Stars for our next … Read more →
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