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Michael Essien

Mikel Obi reveals how Essien helped him settle at Chelsea

Adamu Benin Abdul Karim Oct 14, 2021

Former Nigeria midfielder Mikel John Obi has revealed how Michael Essien gave him the confidence to adjust to life at Chelsea. The former Super Eagles captain joined the English giants in…

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African Powerhouses: The Top 5 Ghanaians to play in LaLiga

SportyAfrica Aug 6, 2020

Boasting a wide array of talent and tremendous skill, this past season of LaLiga shone a spotlight on the league’s renowned tradition of African players and those of African descent.…

Football

Essien reveals what made him leave Chelsea after nine years

SportyAfrica May 18, 2020

Former Chelsea star, Michael Essien has opened up about leaving the London club in 2014, admitting that he “felt a bit down” when “things started declining” for him in the first team. Now…

Football

Essien joins Azerbaijani side Sabail FC as player-coach

SportyAfrica Mar 15, 2019

Azerbaijan Premier League side Sabail FC have signed former Ghana and Chelsea star Michael Essien as a player-coach. The 36-year-old midfielder will join the technical team of their U-19s…

Football

Essien among Fifa legends to promote Women’s World Cup

SportyAfrica Feb 8, 2019

Former Ghana international Michael Essien is among 23 legends unveiled by Fifa as part of a campaign to promote this year's Women's World Cup in France. The players making up the squad -…

Football

Essien to take Mourinho advice over managerial career

SportyAfrica Nov 26, 2018

Ghana’s Chelsea legend, Michael Essien has finally confirmed he is mulling over a full-time managerial career after hanging up his boots. The 35-year-old first brushed aside such thoughts…

Football

Essien completes Welsh course for Uefa B Licence

SportyAfrica Jul 24, 2018

Despite recently declaring not setting his sights on coaching after hanging up his boots, former Ghana and Chelsea star Michael Essien has gone through the modules to obtain Uefa B Licence…

Football

Panathinaikos pay Essien €53k, overturn points deduction

SportyAfrica May 10, 2018

Financially-troubled Panathinaikos have swiftly overturned a three-point deduction after paying a reported 53,000 euros – part of their debts to Ghana’s Michael Essien. Greek soccer…

Football

“He made me fall in love with Ghana” – Mourinho hails Essien

SportyAfrica Apr 30, 2018

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says his former player Michael Essien's mentality made him “fall in love with Ghana.” The two had joint spells at Chelsea and Real Madrid and the…