Michael Essien 2–1 defeat of Zambia as the "Black Stars" secured qualification to the final round. He started in both play-off matches against Egypt and was named in Ghana's squad for the tournament finals. He made one appearance, coming on as a second-half substitute in the opening 2–1 defeat to the United States. Essien is a physically strong midfielder, who often plays in a central midfield role. He has often been touted as a box-to-box midfielder for his ability to exert energy in supporting both offensive and defensive play, and for his powerful and tough tackling playing style, which has earned him
Me Without You (Loick Essien song) Me Without You (Loick Essien song) "Me Without You" is a song by British R&B singer Loick Essien. The song was released in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2011 through Sony Music Entertainment as the fourth single from the upcoming studio album, "Identity" (2012). The track was written by Essien, Adam Argyle and Dee Adam and produced by Mike Spencer. On November 11, 2011, "Me Without You" debuted at number fourteen on the UK Singles Chart; having sold 23,962 copies in its first week. Discussing the song, Loick admitted: "There's nothing worse than ending a relationship with someone you