Sports News of Friday, 8 May 2020Source: goal.comEssien triumphed because of determination and hard work - OkwembaEssien made 58 appearances for the Black Stars of Ghana, scoring nine goals in the processFormer Harambee Stars midfielder Charles Okwemba believes Michael Essien triumphed during his time at Chelsea owing to his determination and hard work. "Every coach would love to have a combative midfielder like Essien in his team," Okwemba told Goal on Friday. The 40-year-old has explained why he will go for the Ghanaian at any given time as opposed to another former Chelsea midfielder, former Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel. The now 37-year-old made 58 appearances for the Black Stars of Ghana, scoring nine goals in the process. "His impact could have been better for the Black Stars for sure."

Source: GhanaWeb May 08, 2020 12:00 UTC