Michael Essien has refused to play in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), as confirmed by the coach of the Ghana national team, Kwessi Appiah. Essien expressed his desire to focus on his current club, Real Madrid, and wants to play a series of matches to regain his form after recovering from a knee injury. This decision raises questions about the future of Michael Essien’s international career, as he has faced injuries and declined previous call-ups to the national team.
KWESSI APPIAH: “ESSIEN WILL BE ABSENT AT CAN 2013”
