Former Ghana international, Michael Essien, has embarked on a new journey as a coach with FC Nordsjælland, transitioning from the thrill of the pitch to the strategic sidelines. Renowned for his midfield mastery, Essien now finds joy in nurturing budding talents at the Danish club, though he admits occasional pangs of nostalgia for his playing […]
Former Ghana Premier League star Charles Taylor has advocated for the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to appoint Michael Essien as the next coach for the Black Stars. The GFA is yet to announce a new head coach for the senior national team following the departure of Chris Hughton after Ghana’s disappointing performance at the 2023 […]
Can it be confirmed or denied that GFA officials who were not physically present at AFCON were paid GH¢100,000.00 each? The Daily Guide newspaper columnist’s disclosure this week did not state the number of officials involved, nor indicate if it is one of those payments which FIFA sanctions co-efficiently and which governments can do nothing […]
Chelsea great Michael Essien says it was not difficult in adapting to the physical nature of the Premier League. In a compelling segment of the Sky Sports documentary, “How Africa changed the Premier League,” Essien passionately shares his experiences in what many regard as the world’s most challenging football league. A notable acquisition under former […]
Ghana legend, Michael Essien has eulogized Ivorian football legend, Didier Drogba for his role in changing the narrative about African players in the English Premier League. Essien and Drogba spent seven years together at Chelsea and won two Premier League titles and the 2012 UEFA Champions League title and other trophies after joining the Blues from Olympique […]
Former Ghana midfielder, Michael Essien has been left out of Jose Mourinho’s all-time best XI team. The legendary Portuguese coach has worked with top-class players in his coaching career having worked in his country, England, Spain and Italy. The legendary coach has coached a host of African players including Sulley Muntari, Salomon Kalou and John Obi […]
Former Chelsea star, Michael Essien has opened up on why he decided to end his stay in Greece in 2016 when he was playing for top club Panathinaikos. The Black Stars midfield legend signed for the Greek giants in 2015 after leaving Italian Serie A side AC Milan. After a short stay, Michael Essien left […]
Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien is positive he will soon be counted among the elite coaches in the world. The Black Stars legend is confident he is part of the next generations of retired footballers to become great managers. Essien has been at FC Nordsjaelland while taking his coaching courses as well. “I think it’s […]
Former Chelsea star Michael Essien has disclosed he is not eyeing the Black Stars Head Coach role in the future. Essien, a pivotal member of the Black Stars’ success story in the early 2000s, has begun his coaching badges and recently obtained his UEFA A and UEFA Elite Youth Coach licenses. The 40-year-old is now […]
Ghana U23 midfield gem Emmanuel Essiam has begun to demonstrate glimpses of his resemblance to former Chelsea star Michael Essien as he displayed shrewd skill in the Swiss Super League during the weekend. Essiam, a former Ghana Premier League midfielder at Berekum Chelsea, was handed a starting role by manager Heiko Vogel and he overly […]
