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Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has revealed his ambition to model his game after two African football greats — Yaya Toure and Michael Essien. Partey has been in fine form lately, following up his standout display in Arsenal’s 3-0 win against Real Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals with another strong […]
Ghana football legend Michael Essien has called out former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, labelling him “naïve” for his controversial comments about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Carragher sparked backlash after suggesting that AFCON was not a “major tournament” while analyzing Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or. He argued that Salah’s bid […]
Former Black Stars midfielder Michael Essien has urged Ghanaian football fans to look ahead following the national team’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ghana endured a disappointing qualifying campaign, finishing at the bottom of their group with just three points from six matches—managing three draws and suffering three defeats. […]
Portuguese tactician Jose Mourinho has filed a lawsuit against Turkish Super League side Galatasaray. This comes just a day after the coach was banned for four matches by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) and fined £35,218. The controversy erupted after Mourinho, who currently manages Fenerbahce, made comments about the Galatasaray bench “jumping like monkeys” during […]
Portuguese tactician, Jose Mourinho, has been handed a four-match ban over his alleged racist comments directed at officials and players of Galatasaray. The controversy erupted after Mourinho, who currently manages Fenerbahce, made comments about the Galatasaray bench “jumping like monkeys” during a recent 0-0 draw between the two Turkish rivals. In response, Galatasaray announced their […]
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 […]
