Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has been left out of Persib Bandung squad that will face Perserang Serang in a pre-season training match on Thursday. The Ghanaian enforcer returned to Persib began training with Persib Bandung a fortnight ago after undergoing a recovery therapy in London, but was directed by the medical team to train away … Read more
Bhayangkara FC coach Simon McMenemy expressed his opinion on the number of former English Premier League players who have been acquired as ‘marquee signings’ by clubs in the Indonesia top flight league. There are a number of former English Premier players plying their trade in the Indonesian Premier division, but not many have been able … Read more
Former Chelsea star Michael Essien scored the only goal for Persib Bandung as they defeated Persipura Jayapura 1-0 on Sunday. The 34-year-old midfield enforcer, converted from the spot in the 58th minute to secure maximum points for Persib and them top of Indonesia Soccer Championship A. The former Chelsea, Real Madrid and AC Milan midfielder … Read more
Former Chelsea star Michael Essien has been banned from playing in the Indonesian league until he obtains a work permit. Essien along with his teammate Carlton Cole was hauled before the government-backed Professional Sports Agency after they were found to have made their debuts on Saturday for Persib Bandung despite not possessing work permits. After … Read more
Footage has captured the moment the Ghana international lost his temper after an opponent kicked a ball in his face Only days after marking his debut for Persib Bandung with a goal, Michael Essien made headlines for all the wrong reasons on Saturday when he lost his temper during a friendly and chased down an … Read more
Former Black Stars midfielder Michael Essien has been introduced by Indonesian Liga 1 side Persib Bandung as their latest player. Essien is said to have signed a one-year contract with the Tigers, the first Asian side he will be playing for. Essien told the club’s website on Tuesday that he wished his move will be … Read more
Former Black Stars and Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has joined Indonesian side, Persib FC on a two-year deal. Essien has not been without a club since leaving Panathinaikos in 2016 but just last week, talks went on between Essien and representatives of the club and a suitable deal was struck. The former Chelsea man was … Read more