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Essien ends Ghana exile for Cup qualifier
The Saudi Gazette Published in The Saudi Gazette on 29 - 08 - 2013


GHANA — Michael Essien is poised to make a first international appearance in more than two years after being named as a surprise inclusion in Ghana's squad for a key World Cup qualifier against Zambia next month. The Chelsea midfielder returns to the side after a long self-imposed exile, along with AC Milan's Kevin-Prince Boateng and Dede Ayew of Olympique Marseille, who had also previously refused call-ups from the Black Stars. The trio's inclusion added depth to an already strong 26-man squad named by coach Kwesi Appiah for the home tie in Kumasi on Sept. 6. Ghana only needs a draw to win its group and progress to the final round of the qualifiers. — Reuters

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