Michael Essien Reportedly Acquires License To Practice A Professional Coach. Michael Essien, who previously played as a midfielder for the Ghana Black Stars, has acquired a professional license to practice as a coach, according to FootballGhana.com.
On February 14, 2023, the former Chelsea FC man revealed he has finally acquired his license to practice as a professional coach.
Essien, has in less than a year, become the second ex-Black Star player to have secured a license as a professional coach after the former Skipper, Asamoah Gyan did last year.
Essien in the post announced his acquisition of the license and his desire to continue to work harder to reach his dream of a coaching career.
Step by step, I am learning and growing as a coach. Happy to have completed my UEFA A and UEFA Elite Youth A license. Thanks to the family, @fawales, my tutors, my mentor, and RTD/FCN for the support. And big thank you to Tom Vernon and Flemming Pedersen,” a statement from Michael Essien on Twitter as reported by Footballghana.com
The Ghana football association’s Official handle took time to congratulate Michael Essien on his new feat.
Michael Kojo Essien,40, played for a number of top European clubs in his active days. He played for Lyon, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Ac Milan, and others.
Micheal Essien is among Ghanaian players to have won the Champions League in his active days.
Essien has been the assistant coach at FC Nordsjælland in Denmark since 2020.
