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THE challenge ahead of Michael Essien when he steps out at the Niedersachsen Stadion in Hanover tomorrow night will be a formidable one. Nothing new there, then,
For a 23-year-old, Essien seems to have packed a lifetime of experience into the last seven years after leaving the poverty of his native Accra, adapting to a new language and football culture in France with Bastia and Lyon and then coming to terms with a pounds 23million move to Chelsea.See the full content of this document
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Football: I'm Ghana Pass Test ; Germany 2006 World Cup Exclusive Chelsea Star Essien Vows.. Tougher the Challenge the More I Like It
His Ghana team may be unfancied at the World Cup but a clash with mighty Italy holds no fears for the midfielder.
"I love a challenge," said Essien. "The harder the test, the more I like it. Italy ar...See the full content of this document
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