Michael Essien, the Ghanaian midfielder, had to miss the Chelsea vs. West Bromwich Albion match to attend the funeral of his father, James Essien. Despite the difficult circumstances, Essien expressed gratitude for the support he received and emphasized that God always does things well. Several other international players from Ghana, including William Amamoo, John Boye, Asamoah Gyan, Isaac Vorsah, and Anthony Annan, have also experienced personal losses this year.
GHANA: MICHAEL ESSIEN BURIES HIS DAD!
