Michael Essien: Ghanaian Football Legend Gets New Look, Gets Haircut And Shaves Beard In Video

Michael Essien: Ghanaian Football Legend Gets New Look, Gets Haircut And Shaves Beard In Video

  • Michael Essien has switched up his look, cutting down his bushy hair and giving his beard a clean shave
  • The former Black Stars player shared the video of his latest look on his Instagram Stories, looking way better than his previous apprearance
  • In the video, the football icon was getting some work-out done as he energetically rode a treadmill and simultaneously recorded himself

Celebrated former Black Stars and Chelsea FC star Michael Essien has taken his fans by surprise with a dramatic transformation. The footballer, who often rocks bushy hair and a rough beard, opted for a fresh, clean-shaven look.

Michael Essien shaves hair and beard in new video
Ghanaian football legend Michael Essien. Photo Source: michaelessien
Source: Instagram

The football icon shared his new appearance via a video on his Instagram Stories. In the clip, Essien can be seen energetically working out on a treadmill as he records himself. The new look has changed his appearance, with some fans saying that he looks even better than before.

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This transformation comes amid troubling news for Essien. Recently, reports emerged that he was set to lose two of his luxurious mansions located in East Legon and Trassaco. The Daily Guide reported that a Ghanaian High Court's commercial division had ordered these properties to be auctioned off. This development stirred significant concern among fans of the football legend.

Despite the unsettling news regarding his properties, Essien's latest video showed him in very high spirits and in excellent health. He has yet to publicly comment on the reports of his financial situation.

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In another story published by YEN.com.gh, Sammy Kuffour shared his opinion on the rumours of Michael Essien being broke after a court ordered the sale of his two mansions.

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Sammy Kuffour, in an interview, dismissed the reports that the former Black Stars midfielder is broke. He also criticised Ghanaians for having negative thoughts about successful people in Ghana.

In another video, the former Chelsea FC player looked very happy as he and his former teammate answered a trivia quiz. Many people who thronged the comment section of the video expressed joy in seeing the retired footballer.

Proofread by Edwina N.K Quarcoo, journalist and copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Geraldo Amartey (Entertainment Editor) Geraldo Amartey is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He pursued a degree in linguistics at the University of Ghana and graduated in 2020. He has over three years of experience in journalism. Geraldo's professional career in journalism started at the Ministry Of Information, where he worked as a writer. He has completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. You can reach out to him at geraldo.amartey@yen.com.gh.