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South African footballer reveals how Michael Essien convinced him to join Sabail FK

Former Kaizer Chiefs ace, Hendrick Ekstein says Ghana legend Michael Essien convinced him to join Sabail FK. The midfielder joined Sabali FC in December 2019 despite having had a successful short spell at the club. And according to the 29-year-old player, the former Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder urged him …

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Michael Essien is the best player I have ever played with – Asamoah Gyan

Former Ghana captain, Asamoah Gyan has picked Michael Essien as the best player he has ever played with. Gyan played with Essien from 2003 to 2014 at the senior national football team of Ghana, the Black Stars. Despite having played several other fine players of their generation at both club and country the former …

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People questioned my transfer fee but I silenced them – Essien on Chelsea move

The midfielder said he was so determined to silence the people who questioned his huge transfer fee. The 37-year-old made a big-money move to Stamford Bridge in 2005 to play under the tutelage of Jose Mourinho. The Blues spent £24.4 million to price Essien away from Lyon, making him the …

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Ghana is proud of you- Atsu celebrates Essien

Newcastle United star Christian Atsu was on Tuesday full of praise for Ghana international Michael Essien on his birthday. As tributes and praises poured in from current and former footballers for the ex-Chelsea midfielder, Atsu could not help but heap praises on the man regarded as one of the very …

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I would like to play in South Africa’s league – Michael Essien

Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has not ruled out a possible move to the Premier Soccer League (PSL), stating anything can happen in football. Having enjoyed success in Europe with English Premier League (EPL) side Chelsea, the Black Stars legend is currently contracted to Sabail FK in Azerbaijan and has …

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Ghana need luck to win AFCON – Essien

Former Ghana international Michael Essien insists the Black Stars need “a bit of luck” in order to win their fifth AFCON. The Black Stars have come close in the past nine years losing the 2010 final by a lone goal to Egypt and the 2015 final to Cote D’Ivoire after …

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