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Court orders sale of Michael Essien’s houses

Michael Essien’s two homes in East Legon and Trassaco are set for auction, according to a report by Daily Guide.

The Deputy Sheriff of the High Court (Commercial Division) issued the order for the sale on June 12, 2024.

The properties in question are located at Stephen Quarshie Crescent, East Legon (House Number 9), and Trassaco (Phase 2), Adjiringano (House Number 204/205), both situated in Accra.

An auctioneer, who preferred to remain anonymous, disclosed that one of the properties is valued between $20 million and $30 million.

Essien’s career began in France at Bastia before moving to Olympique Lyonnais. His standout performances there attracted the attention of Chelsea, where he became one of the highest-paid players in the Premier League.

During his time at Chelsea, Essien achieved numerous accolades including Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League trophy.

The former Ghana international later played for other renowned clubs such as Real Madrid and AC Milan, earning global admiration for his midfield prowess.

Since retiring from professional football, Essien, who is an assistant coach at Danish side, FC Nordsjaelland has encountered challenges in his business and investment ventures, despite earning significantly during his playing days.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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