Video: Essien Scores, Provides Exquisite Assist as Chelsea Legends Thump Bayern Munich Legends
- Michael Essien returned to Stamford Bridge for a charity game
- The ex-Ghana international scored as Chelsea Legends beat Bayern Munich Legends
- Essienalso served an assist in an outstanding performance
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Former Ghana international, Michael Essien produced a man of the match performance as ChelseaLegends thrashed Bayern Munich Legends in a charity game at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, September 9, 2023.
The 40-year-old, who currently works as an assistant manager of Danish club, FC Nordsjaelland, showed no signs of retirement as he scored and provided an assist in the 4-0 win.
The Chelsea Legends saw former players John Terry, Florent Malouda, John Obi Mikel and Gary Cahill line up against their colleagues from the German Bundesliga.
The game was played to raise funds for donation in honour of club legend Gianluca Vialli.
In a video shared on social media, Essien started a finished an attack which involved Brazilian, Ramirez, to give the Blues the lead.
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FootballFormer captain Terry doubled the lead before half-time after connecting to a Malouda cross from the left.
After the interval, Cahill extended the lead before Essien exquisitely found Thiago for Chelsea's fourth on a beautiful night in London.
Essien spent nine years at Stamford Bridge, winning several trophies including the UEFA Champions League, as reported bytransfermarkt.
Essien sends goodwill message to NuamahEarlier, Sports Briefreported that former Ghanainternational, Michael Essien has sent a goodwill messageto youngster, Ernest Nuamah, following his move to French Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais.
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