Michael Essien Joins UEFA Champions League Winners For Legends Game Ahead of Final in Istanbul

• Michael Essien joined UCL legends for a special game in Turkey
• The former Ghana international is in Istanbul ahead of the UCL final
• Manchester City will face Inter Milan in the 2023 UCL final

Former Ghana midfielder, Michael Essien joined a legendary group of ex-footballers for a special game before the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday.

Essien and past winners of the competition including Clarence Seedorf and Kaka assembled in Istanbul for a legendary game as part of events before the big game.

Manchester City will will battle it out with Inter Milan for for the ultimate prize in Europe's elite competition at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium.

In photos shared on social media, Essien, Kaka, Luis Figo and 2007 winner Cafu were seen engaged in an entertaining match.

Three teams, which comprises of UEFA Champions League legends and former players of the Turkey face off on Friday, as reported by UEFA.com.

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Friday will end with electric performances from International DJ Lost Frequencies, hosted by Go Türkiye, with additional display by Emiran, Chris Luno B2B Ceaus and Guillaume de Kadebostany.

Meanwhile, Manchester City are chasing a historic treble after winning the Premier League and the English FA Cup.

Inter Milan could wrap up the season with the double if they beat City in the final on Saturday.

Essien opens up on Real Madrid move

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Legendary Ghanaian midfielder, Michael Essien has opened up on how he ended up playing for Real Madrid in the 2012/13 season.

The former Chelsea player spent a season on loan in the Spanish capital during Jose Mourinho's time as manager of Los Blancos.

Essien was at the twilight of his career with the Blues after struggles with injuries and game time when the Portuguese gaffer came calling.

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Essien celebrates Victor Osimhen

Ghana and Chelsea legend, Michael Essien has congratulated Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, after winning the Serie A title with Napoli.

The Super Eagles forward inspired Napoli to their first league title in 33 years after scoring 23 Serie A goals this season. Osimhen could add to his tally with four matches remaining.

In winning the league with Napoli, the 24-year-old also broke George Weah's long-standing Serie A record as the African player with the most goals in the Italian league, netting his 47th goal against Fiorentina last Sunday.