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
How We Roll (Loick Essien song) How We Roll (Loick Essien song) "How We Roll" is a song by English R&B singer Loick Essien, featuring vocals from English singer Tanya Lacey, released from his upcoming debut album "Identity". It was released on 1 July 2011 on Sony Music Entertainment. The song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 2. A music video was made for the single and was uploaded to YouTube on 4 May 2011. The video features a Tanya running from two thugs and is given a ride by Loick who rescues her from the two men and rides away with him losing them.