Ghana Legend Essien Sends Heartwarming Message of Condolence to Indonesia After Tragic Stadium Disaster

• Michael Essien has sent a message of condolence to the people of Indonesia following the tragic stadium disaster
• The former Ghana international played in the Asian country during the latter days of his career
• Over 125 people were reported that after a clash between police and fans at the end of the game between Arena and Persebaya Surabaya

Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has sent his condolences to the people of Indonesia after the tragic events of Saturday left many dead at the end of a football game.

Over 127 people have been reported deal while over 200 fans have suffered various degrees of injuries.

Essien, who played in Indonesia during the twilight of his career, took to social media to express his pain following the news of the stampede.

"Heartbreaking. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to the victims and their families and friends. Indonesia," he wrote on Instagram.

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Essien became a cult-hero for Persib Bandung after arriving in Indonesia with a huge reputation from the English Premier League.

The former Chelsea man made 29 appearances, scoring five goals for Persib Bandung.

These days Essien works as assistant manager for Danish outfit FC Nordsjaelland as he hones his coaching skills.

Chris Hughton names Michael Essien as his greatest Ghanaian player of all-time

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Chris Hughton has picked former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien as his greatest Ghanaian footballer of all-time.

The former Chelsea midfielder played 59 times for Ghana and was an instrumental member of the team that first qualified the country to the World Cup in 2006.

Although Essien did not win any trophy with the Black Stars, Hughton places him on top of his list of favourite Ghanaian players.

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Michael Essien relives famous CAN 2008 goal

Michael Essien has finally opened up on his famous goal against Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2008.

The Chelsea legend connected brilliantly to a Sulley Muntari freekick halfway in the box as Ghana defeated Morocco in Accra.

The well-worked goal left many wondering if it was a training ground routine, but Essien after 14 took to social media to state it wasn't planned.