Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has revealed that he has no plans to go into management when he calls time on his footballing career. The former Chelsea enforcer’s career has been in limbo since he was omitted from Persib Bandung squad-list for the upcoming Indonesian top flight league. Many believe the 35-year-old will venture into … Read more
Ghanaian football icon, Michael Essien, has said that it was a “blessing” for him to have donned the blue Chelsea jersey as a footballer. The Chelsea Club legend who has been named as the Brand Ambassador for the ‘Be the Next Champion’ campaign, said he was happy to be associated with anything Chelsea FC. The … Read more
Exeter City chairman Julian Tagg declared that he is “disappointed in football” after the tribunal over Ethan Ampadu’s move to Chelsea. The Welsh-born Ghanaian defender moved to Chelsea last July, but the Premier League champions failed to agree a fee with the League Two club at the time. The Professional Football Compensation Committee has ruled … Read more
Former Chelsea and Ghana midfielder Micheal Essien has been appointed the Brand Ambassador for the “Be the Next Champion” campaign. The campaign, a partnership project with Rexona, a deodorant and anti-perspirant brand of Unilever and Chelsea Football Club. The the launch at the Swiss Spirit Alisa Hotel, Essien player expressed excitement over the appointment as … Read more
Unilever Ghana Limited through its Rexona deodorant and anti-perspirant brand has outdoored the ‘’Be The Next Champion’’ campaign as part of its partnership with English Premier League giants Chelsea FC. Mid-last year the Blues entered into a partnership deal with Rexona with the aim of having significant impact on the lives of footballers in Ghana and across … Read more
Ex-Chelsea star Michael Essien was special guest at the launch of the 2018 International Champions Cup. He psoted on his official Instagram page: ”Today I helped launch the International Champions Cup 2018 in Miami for Chelsea F. C. Great day spent with some awesome footballing legends from around the world. #ICC2018 ⚽️ The premier summer … Read more
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has paid a touching tribute to Ray Wilkins, who died on Wednesday. Wilkins, 61, a former Chelsea player and assistant manager was confirmed dead on Wednesday after suffering a cardiac arrest. Wilkins, who also played for Manchester United, AC Milan, Rangers and QPR, was being treated at St George’s Hospital … Read more
Former England and Chelsea midfielder Ray Wilkins has died in a hospital in London at the age of 61. Wilkins, who also played for Manchester United, AC Milan, Rangers and QPR, was being treated at St. George’s Hospital in London following a cardiac arrest. His family thanked “Ray’s friends, colleagues and members of the public” … Read more
Michael Essien’s stunning 2009 strike against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League has been voted as his best goal during his spell with English giants Chelsea. The Ghana international spent nine years between 2005 and 2014 at Stamford Bridge, having made a transfer from French outfit Bastia. And from 25 strikes for the Blues, fans … Read more
Michael Essien is one of those rare examples of a player who is universally admired by virtually every soccer fan. His hard-working approach and quality on the ball helped endear him to supporters of every club he played for and, quite often, the opposing ones too. Known as “The Bison”, the Ghanaian powerhouse is considered … Read more
English-born of Ghanaian descent Callum Hudson-Odoi has been named as the Premier League 2 Player of the Month for January following his scintillating form for Chelsea FC. It might, at first glance, be a little surprising Callum Hudson-Odoi has today been named the Premier League 2 Player of the Month for January, as he played … Read more
Christian Atsu at Newcastle, is currently faced with the challenge of developing himself to prove he truly deserves a place in the English Premier League. Newcastle United Manager Rafael Benitez has come out clear on the true reason behind his decision to permanently sign Ghanaian midfielder, Christian Atsu. Recall that eyebrows were raised over Christian … Read more
Coach Grant turns down offer -Information has been circulating that Former Chelsea and Ghana coach Avram Grant has opted out of joining Bulgarian side Levski Sofia because of the terms of the financial offer by the club. According to ghanasoccernet.com, the Israeli manager who was almost certain of joining the club last week pulled out of the deal after … Read more
Several reports indicate that Former Black Stars Coach Avram Grant is in talks with Bulgarian side Levski Sofia for a club management job at the side. The former Chelsea coach says he is almost certain to join the club immediately after meeting with officials of the club. Should the deal succeed, it will be Coach Grant’s … Read more
Inter Milan´s Geoffrey Kondogbia entered the annals of sporting infamy with a remarkable own goal but the Italian side held on to win 2-1 and condemn Chelsea to a successive pre-season defeat on Saturday in Singapore. Inter led by two goals from the impressive Ivan Perisic and Stevan Jovetic, before what was supposed to be … Read more
Kenedy’s offensive social media posts about China sparked calls for his club Chelsea to be banned from the country and were a spectacular own goal in a lucrative market. Experts say that while the controversy will have only limited impact on Chelsea’s popularity in China, it serves as a warning to European clubs chasing riches … Read more
Kenedy has been sent home from Chelsea’s pre-season tour of Asia as punishment for his offensive social media posts about China, according to reports on Tuesday. Brazilian defender Kenedy was axed from Chelsea’s high-profile tour as the Premier League champions fought to avoid further embarrassment after the social media slurs sparked a furious response in … Read more
Chelsea apologised “to Chinese people” on Sunday after their Brazilian full-back Kenedy posted two videos on Instagram insulting the Asian powerhouse which is also one of the club’s biggest markets. Kenedy, 21, has been disciplined and reprimanded by the Premier League champions after posting the videos, one of which contained a profanity and the other … Read more
Reigning English Premier League Champions, Chelsea FC, has acknowledged its fans at Accra-based Living Streams International Church for celebrating its league success. The team noted that, the celebration of their victory by the Ghanaian Church, and the massive support it enjoys in Ghana can be attributed to Michael Essien’s efforts while with the club between 2005 … Read more
A church in Ghana’s capital, Accra, has held a thanksgiving service for Chelsea following its recent success in the Premier League. Long-time Chelsea fan Pastor Azigiza encouraged people to come wearing football tops of their favourite team. Standing behind a Chelsea cake on a stage made to look like a football pitch he said: “Chelsea, … Read more