Tag: michael essien
I nearly joined Liverpool in 2002 – Ghana’s Essien
Former Black Stars and Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has disclosed how close he was to joining English powerhouse Liverpool in 2002.
Essien, who went to...
Michael Essien was Africa’s best in 2007 – Derek Boateng
Former Ghana international Derek Boateng rates compatriot Michael Essien among the biggest African exports to ever to grace the beautiful game, saying the former Chelsea man deserved more...
FIVE-POINTER: Best Ghanaian Goals in the Premier League
Remarkable goals have always been a staple on the Premier League's menu, never rare. And, over the years, quite a few of those have...
Ghana legend Michael Essien eyes PSL move
Ghana legend Michael Essien has said he will consider a move to the Premier Soccer League in South Africa before calling time on his...
Swedish youngster elated to play with Ghana’s Essien
Friska Vilijor skipper Niclas Hakansson is happy to share the same football pitch with former Ghanaian star Michael Essien on Sunday.
Essien is currently in...
Gambia captain Colley names Essien in his All-time Africa best XI
Gambian national team deputy skipper Omar Colley has named former Ghana international Michael Essien in his best ever African eleven.
The towering Sampdoria defender believes...
Michael Essien surprises Chelsea Women’s team
Michael Essien was at Cobham recently, seeing some old friends, but it was with a new group that he made a notable impression.
The Daily...
My mum convinced me to take football over educ – Essien
Former Ghanaian international, Michael Essien has revealed that he almost rejected the opportunity to join Ghana U-17 team, the Black Starlets in 1999 had...
