Michael Essien

Michael Essien Arrives In Ghana With Danish Club Nordsjaelland For Cultural Exchange Programme
09 Dec

Michael Essien Arrives In Ghana With Danish Club Nordsjaelland For Cultural Exchange Programme

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Danish club FC Nordsjaelland, including assistant coach Michael Essien, have arrived in Ghana as part of a cultural exchange programme. They touched down in Ghana on Saturday, December 7, 2024, and are camped at the Right to Dream Academy, where the team held their first training session earlier today, December 9, 2024. As part of their plans in Ghana, the Danish side is expected to participate in several activities to learn about the country’s culture while inspiring the next generation of players at the academy. The contingent that arrived in Ghana includes first-team players and staff. watch video below:   …
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I Now Understand Why Mourinho Used To Get Angry – Essien Opens Up On Coaching Experience
03 Dec

I Now Understand Why Mourinho Used To Get Angry – Essien Opens Up On Coaching Experience

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Chelsea and Ghana legend Michael Essien has acknowledged the frustrations that come with coaching. Regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders of his generation, Essien, after a 20-year playing career, recently decided to transition into coaching after receiving a call from Tom Vernon, the founder of one of Ghana’s top football academies. Since 2020, Essien has served as the assistant coach for Danish top-flight side FC Nordsjaelland (FCN) and according to the Ghanaian, he gained valuable experience from his former managers. In an interview with the BBC, the 2012 Champions League winner shared how his coaching journey has helped…
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I Acquired My Coaching Licenses To Avoid Depression After Retirement – Michael Essien
20 Sep

I Acquired My Coaching Licenses To Avoid Depression After Retirement – Michael Essien

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Former Ghana international Michael Essien has revealed that he pursued coaching to avoid the depression that often follows retirement from football. The former Chelsea midfielder explained that earning his coaching license was his only option, as he didn’t want to fall into post-career depression. Essien, who retired in 2020, immediately began working with Danish club Nordsjaelland as part of their coaching staff. He had already been working on his coaching certificates while still playing during the later years of his career. He told JoyNews, "I acquired my coaching licenses because I didn’t want to fall into depression after retirement." Since…
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Revealed: Why Michael Essien’s Move To Burnley In 1999 Fell Through
02 Aug

Revealed: Why Michael Essien’s Move To Burnley In 1999 Fell Through

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Former Burnley Chairman Brendan Flood has revealed that the club missed out on signing Michael Essien in 1999 due to wage issues. Essien, who gained prominence at the U-17 FIFA World Cup in New Zealand in 1999, was pursued by several clubs despite Ghana’s elimination in the semi-finals after losing to Brazil on penalties. Burnley, then playing in the Third Tier of English football, came close to signing Essien after trials, but failed to secure his services due to wage demands. Reflecting on the missed opportunity, Flood shared in a 2009 interview with The People: “I discovered Michael Essien had…
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He Was Amazing – Michael Essien On Nico Williams’ Performance In The 2024 Euro Final
15 Jul

He Was Amazing – Michael Essien On Nico Williams’ Performance In The 2024 Euro Final

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Former Black Stars midfielder Michael Essien has lauded Nico Williams following his magnificent performance in the 2024 Euro final. Essien was left in awe of the qualities the Spanish-born Ghanaian displayed in the final on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany. Speaking after the final, Essien described Williams' performance as 'amazing.' "He was amazing, amazing. I mean, as a young player, turning up in this big game, scoring for your country, what more can I say? He has been fantastic," he told Sporty TV. Nico Williams played a crucial role in Spain's triumph, scoring in the…
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Chelsea Legend Claude Makelele Sees Similarities Between Michael Essien And Kobbie Mainoo
13 Jun

Chelsea Legend Claude Makelele Sees Similarities Between Michael Essien And Kobbie Mainoo

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Former France midfielder, Claude Makelele, praises Kobbie Mainoo for his potential, comparing him to Ghana legend Michael Essien. The Manchester United player, of Ghanaian descent, has been called up to the England squad for Euro 2024. Makelele suggests a midfield trio of Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, and Mainoo to strengthen the Three Lions.       Source: www.ghanaweb.live
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Michael Essien Deserves Black Stars Coaching Job – Ghana Premier League Legend
21 Feb

Michael Essien Deserves Black Stars Coaching Job – Ghana Premier League Legend

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Ghana Premier League legend, Charles Taylor has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to settle on Michael Essien as the next coach for the Black Stars. The country’s football governing body is yet to announce a new head trainer for the senior national team following the dismissal of Chris Hughton after Ghana’s poor performance at the just concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast. However, multiple reports have emerged suggesting that, Otto Addo is leading the race to be reappointed as Black Stars coach. Charles Taylor Taylor, who featured for the two biggest clubs in Ghana expressed…
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Michael Essien Names His Toughest Ever Opponent
20 Oct

Michael Essien Names His Toughest Ever Opponent

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Former Chelsea midfield maestro Michael Essien hailed Paul Scholes as one of the toughest opponents he ever faced on the pitch. Essien, now a prominent figure in the coaching staff of Danish club FC Nordsjaelland, reminisced about his encounters with the legendary Manchester United midfielder. The 40-year-old assistant coach played for Chelsea from 2005 to 2014. "I have faced a lot of good players in my career. It's difficult to tell. I face the likes of Xavi, [Andres] Iniesta and a lot...Steven Gerrard," he said in an interview with Goal. "But I always say Paul Scholes is one of the…
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VIDEO: Michael Essien Dazzles With Goal And Assist As Chelsea Legends Beat Bayern
11 Sep

VIDEO: Michael Essien Dazzles With Goal And Assist As Chelsea Legends Beat Bayern

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Former Ghana midfielder, Michael Essien, dazzled by scoring a goal and providing an assist for Chelsea Legends in their 4-0 win over Bayern Munich Legends. The fund-raising charity game and also a tribute to Gianluca Vialli was played at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, seeing former teammates of both clubs reliving stoke Michael Essien, who won many titles with the Blues, opened the scoring with a fabulous header after starting the move and running into the box to finish it off. Michael Essien starts the move and finishes it off nicely to give Chelsea Legends the lead against Bayern Munich Legends…
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Michael Essien Congratulates FC Nordsjaelland After Victory Over FCSB
18 Aug

Michael Essien Congratulates FC Nordsjaelland After Victory Over FCSB

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FC Nordsjaelland assistant coach, Michael Essien has praised the playing squad after Thursday night’s victory over FCSB in the Europa Conference League. FC Nordsjaelland today locked horns with the Romanian side at the Right to Dreams Park for the second leg meeting of their tie in the European inter-club competition. The first leg was played last week and ended in a goalless draw at the home stadium of FCSB in Romanian. Today, FC Nordsjaelland fielded a strong team that included star man Ernest Nuamah in a bid to get a win to progress to the next round of the Europa…
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