A Ghanaian football midfielder, Michael Essien has played for Bastia, Lyon and Chelsea, as well as the Ghanaian national team. He has been nominated for FIFA World Player of the Year and the Ballon d'Or Award three times, and won the 2006 BBC African footballer of the year award.

Michael Essien And Sulley Muntari Face Ghana Sack (Goal.com)
Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien, Inter Milan’s Sulley Muntari and French-based Stade Rennais’ striker Asamoah Gyan are all in hot water after they skipped the team’s trip to Angola.
Publ.Date : Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:43:45 GMT

Ghana Football Officials Investigate Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari & Asamoah Gyan (Goal.com)
Ghana's football authorities are investigating three key players - Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari and Asamoah Gyan – for excusing themselves without permission for tonight’s friendly against Angola.
Publ.Date : Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:13:25 GMT

Ivory Coast to face Ghana in African Nations Cup (Reuters via Yahoo! Sports)
Ivory Coast and Ghana will meet at the African Nations Cup in Angola with Chelsea striker Didier Drogba facing his club mate midfielder Michael Essien.
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:11:36 GMT

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