Ghana football icon Michael Essien has made an unexpected admission, stating that he would pick Thomas Partey over himself during their peak playing days. Essien, who represented Ghana in the 2006 and 2014 World Cups, is celebrated as one of the country’s finest footballers, with a stellar career that includes winning the Premier League, FA […]
Dutch-born defender, Jeremie Frimpong has revealed that Michael Essien was his footballing idol growing up. “I idolized Michael Essien growing up, saw what he did at Chelsea, Real Madrid and the national team,” Frimpong, who has Ghanaian roots, told 3Sports. He continued, “I also like Christian Atsu and the Ayew brothers, I watched the 2010 […]
Former Ghanaian winger Laryea Kingston has placed Michael Essien ahead of Thomas Partey in the ongoing debate about the country’s greatest midfielder. In an interview with Joy Sports, Kingston praised Partey’s abilities but highlighted Essien’s exceptional career, particularly his achievements with Chelsea, as the deciding factor in his preference. “They all have their strengths and […]
Former Ghana midfielder, Michael Essien has opened up on why he ventured into coaching. The 2012 UEFA Champions League winner with Chelsea is currently the assistant coach of Danish side, FC Nordsjaeland. Speaking to BBC Africa on what influenced his decision to go into coaching, the 41-year-old said, “I just woke up one day and […]
