🇬🇭Ghanaian Legend Michael Essien;”I never lost against Nigeria 🇳🇬while on the pitch,” he stated proudly.”
In an interview with Joy Sports via Modern Ghana, Essien elaborated his rivalry with Nigeria and his personal satisfaction at maintaining an unbeaten record against Nigeria.
Ghana legend as well as former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has expressed his pride in never losing a match against eternal rivals Nigeria throughout his illustrious career.
The former Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder, who featured in two matches against the Super Eagles, won both encounters, including a memorable performance at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where he scored a crucial equalizing goal against them in the quarter finals.
Essien added, “I played in the friendly in London. I did not play in the match at the 2006 AFCON. If I’m on the pitch, we don’t lose. We were losing (referring to the 2008 AFCON match) and I scored.”
Essien’s goal in that 2008 quarterfinal, which helped Ghana overcome Nigeria.