Former Nigeria star Peter Odemwingie names Michael Essien as greatest Ghanaian player of all time

GhanaSoccernet5 days ago2 outlets

Former Nigeria international Peter Osaze Odemwingie has named Michael Essien as the greatest Ghanaian footballer of all time, placing the former Chelsea midfielder ahead of several legendary figures in Ghanaian football.During a TikTok live session, Odemwingie was asked by Bryt FM to identify the greatest…

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