Essien: Ghanaians have gone all Blues!

[the wes 7,212]

Michael Essien is convinced a large section of Ghanaians will be rooting for Chelsea’s success next season and claims Chelsea games have become as popular as those of the Black Stars.

The English Premier League has traditionally been a big hit in Ghana, and now Essien says most people have become Chelsea fans after his record breaking move from Lyon to London in 2005.

“We have more Chelsea in Ghana than before because back in the day people only supported Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool or Spurs, but now Chelsea have more fans than them so it’s good”, Essien told the July edition of the club’s official magazine.

“People come together in bars, they have the football on big screens and I hear every time Chelsea play now its like the Black Stars are playing.”

Essien is currently on pre-season training with Chelsea in Los Angeles and played a part in his side’s 2-0 win over Inter Milan on Tuesday.

that's down to you m8

[Kez 2,727]

Deffo down to Essien

[CFC58 22]

im looking to buy an Essien Ghana jersey for next years world cup.

[Drogba11CFC 108]

I guess that half the Bundesliga and Inter don't get half a look in then

[Shane 2,275]

Tbf if I supported any team in the world I would still hold Essien the highest regard, Total legend.

[Badboy 1,526]

Tbf if I supported any team in the world I would still hold Essien the highest regard, Total legend.

Most liverpool fans and man utd fans rate him as one of the most complete players in the game.

[chrismada9 1,948]

Ghana are my favourite African football nation, so that fits in nicely I think

but it's definitely down to Essien's popularity!

[Badboy 1,526]

Ghana are my favourite African football nation, so that fits in nicely I think

but it's definitely down to Essien's popularity!

I think its marcel desailly popularity

Edited July 25, 2009 by Badboy

[thejolta 1]

I've met two guys from Ghana at my university. One of them was a reluctant Arsenal fan, the other watched the Liverpool champions league games with me last spring. True fan and was very complimentary of my Essien away kit.

I think if Obi Mikel reaches the level of superstar that Essien is at we might be able to make a foothold in Nigeria too. I think Mikel's going to have an incredible year.

[Shane 2,275]

Since Essien has come back I realised how much i loved him, Defo getting him on the back of one of my shirts next season.

[Blue FC 3]

You read the comments on Goal.com, all the Nigerians cheer on Mikel & Essien no matter what the story is.

[warnie_666 1,081]

He is a fucking Machine!!!

I am surprised he still hasnt won a single player of the month award forget player of the year.

Hopefully this season, he has his best season with Chelsea.