Michael Essien honoured by Azerbaijani side Sabail FC

Ghanaian international Michael Essien has been honoured in Azerbaijan by top-flight side Sabail FC.

Essien was at the Bayil Arena Stadium in Baku and met players of the top-flight side to motivate and inspire them.

According to report sighted by YEN.com.gh on Ghanasoccernet.com, Essien was presented with a Sabail FC shirt.

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The former Chelsea box-to-box midfielder wished the club success in the future activities.

Essien was in the Azerbaijani capital where he played in an exhibition match dubbed "Baku 2019: Stars Final" held on March 3.

YEN.com.gh had previously how Essien shut down the internet after releasing his first photo in 2019.

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He released a photo in which he has trimmed his hair

Essien was also in the news after showing his 'gentle side' in a beautiful photo.

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Source: YEN.com.gh