Essien: I had planned to retire at AC Milan

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Son of man 10 years ago

I have followed players from Ghana long enough to conclude that they are unable to prolong careers past a certain age except a few. Compare this to other nationals who play well over their 35 anniversaries. Come on!

I have followed players from Ghana long enough to conclude that they are unable to prolong careers past a certain age except a few. Compare this to other nationals who play well over their 35 anniversaries. Come on!
Mr.N 10 years ago

I do not know what did the trick by speaking our ancient and oldest language in Ghana, a language spoken by just a few people.

Go to world cup come back to Milan end it like winner that is what my people do. My people had ...
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I do not know what did the trick by speaking our ancient and oldest language in Ghana, a language spoken by just a few people.

Go to world cup come back to Milan end it like winner that is what my people do. My people had the first African to be the President the UN The General Assembly listen and you Micheal was the first African player to be paid a higher transfer fee.

You have done it all.
Rasheed. 10 years ago

there is no automatic choice for any player to black stars, not even Mr. N's brother or son.Players have to justify their inclusion.

there is no automatic choice for any player to black stars, not even Mr. N's brother or son.Players have to justify their inclusion.
Mr.N 10 years ago

How much you want to bet? If Essien is fit no amount of your back stabbing and pull him down (phd)can stop him from going to the World Cup of 2014 which I would be there on my own money not pick backing on Government of Ghana ...
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How much you want to bet? If Essien is fit no amount of your back stabbing and pull him down (phd)can stop him from going to the World Cup of 2014 which I would be there on my own money not pick backing on Government of Ghana.
PAA LOGOZO NII GBOYO 10 years ago

ESSIEN YOU SHOULD KNOW BY NOW THAT THERE ARE MORE HATERS OUT THERE WAITING TO SEE YOUR DOWNFALL SO MY ADVICE TO YOU AS A GIG BROTHER IS THAT PLEASE KEEP LOW PROFILE ,DON'T GIVE THEM THE CHANCE TO TRAIL YOU ,KEEP YOUR DREAMS T ...
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ESSIEN YOU SHOULD KNOW BY NOW THAT THERE ARE MORE HATERS OUT THERE WAITING TO SEE YOUR DOWNFALL SO MY ADVICE TO YOU AS A GIG BROTHER IS THAT PLEASE KEEP LOW PROFILE ,DON'T GIVE THEM THE CHANCE TO TRAIL YOU ,KEEP YOUR DREAMS TO YOURSELF ,JUST WORK HARD AND AVOID INJURIES ,MAY THE LORD GOD HELP YOU .
OGOGLO QUARTER ! 10 years ago

COZ THEY F*** TOO MUCH..

COZ THEY F*** TOO MUCH..
AKAKPO 10 years ago

This is not an issue of f...ing but rather that of age-cheating. If Essien is officially 31, then he must not be less than 36 years which corresponds to the average retiring age of the so-called other nationals.

Could you ...
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This is not an issue of f...ing but rather that of age-cheating. If Essien is officially 31, then he must not be less than 36 years which corresponds to the average retiring age of the so-called other nationals.

Could you imagine that Stephen Appiah is reported to have been born in december 1980 (33 years)whereas his career hit the rocks long before he officially attained the age of 30....don't take us for fools. His head alone should be more than 30 years, lol !
Jason 10 years ago

BS to ply Holland in May, Rotterdam, Netherlands...going to watch..yeah!!...pre world cup practice..good game!!

BS to ply Holland in May, Rotterdam, Netherlands...going to watch..yeah!!...pre world cup practice..good game!!
RastafaraI 10 years ago

watch out for injuries

watch out for injuries
RastafaraI 10 years ago

you have already achieved greatness, now to get the money

you have already achieved greatness, now to get the money
Mr.N 10 years ago

He has the money he would end his career on a higher note that is what my people do.

He has the money he would end his career on a higher note that is what my people do.
ben 10 years ago

mas go to uae and chop big money lyk asamoah

mas go to uae and chop big money lyk asamoah
Conqueror 10 years ago

You have done well, Michael. Playing for all these great clubs is no mean achievement. I think a few people are after your Euros and when they don't get it, they turn themselves into haters. Just ignore them. Finish hard with ...
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You have done well, Michael. Playing for all these great clubs is no mean achievement. I think a few people are after your Euros and when they don't get it, they turn themselves into haters. Just ignore them. Finish hard with the World Cup.
JOBLINKS 10 years ago

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WAITERS
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John,Tema 10 years ago

What does Essien mean?To retire at 33,is he trying to imply something?

What does Essien mean?To retire at 33,is he trying to imply something?
It'sAllGood 10 years ago

CONTRACT EXTENSION EARNED ALREADY.ESSIEN YOU ARE A LEGEND FOR SURE .... HATERS ARE WISPERING

CONTRACT EXTENSION EARNED ALREADY.ESSIEN YOU ARE A LEGEND FOR SURE .... HATERS ARE WISPERING
AKAKPO 10 years ago

17 goals in 168 matches in 9 years?????? OMG ! Do you call that an achievement?

17 goals in 168 matches in 9 years?????? OMG ! Do you call that an achievement?
asare isaac 10 years ago

NO u can't!

NO u can't!
asare isaac 10 years ago

NO u can't!

NO u can't!
sharky 10 years ago

I stand to be corrected but Essien did not say he will retire at AC Milan. What he said was that He had planned to play for AC Milan before he retires. There is a difference. Please Ghanaweb verify your news items before you ...
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I stand to be corrected but Essien did not say he will retire at AC Milan. What he said was that He had planned to play for AC Milan before he retires. There is a difference. Please Ghanaweb verify your news items before you give it a caption. Thanks
Kelvin Lawson 10 years ago

Essien try to work hard and achieve that dream in your career.Decide now cause tomorrow is too late wish you good luck in San Siro

Essien try to work hard and achieve that dream in your career.Decide now cause tomorrow is too late wish you good luck in San Siro

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