Michael Essien stage and was out of action for six months, missing the majority of the 2008–09 season, before returning on 4 March to play for Chelsea Reserves against Aston Villa Reserves. He scored the last goal in the 4–3 loss. He still managed to take part in 10 of Ghana's 11 qualification matches, amassing more than 800 minutes of game time as Ghana finished at the top of their group to seal qualification to the 2010 World Cup. However, it was announced on 27 May 2010 that Essien would miss the World Cup after he was told he would not fully
Enefiok Essien Enefiok Essien Enefiok Essien (SAN) (born January 29, 1960 in Ibiono-Ibom, Akwa Ibom) is a Nigerian professor, lawyer and current Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo. Enefiok Effiong Essien was born on January 29, 1960 in Ibiono-Ibom local government of Akwa Ibom. He was born into the family of Effiong Okon and Ayie-Ubok James Essien. In 1984, he graduated with a Bachelor of Laws with honors from the University Calabar, Nigeria. In 1985 he attended Nigerian Law School, Lagos and graduated with Business Level law degree and in 1988 he attended University of Lagos and graduated with a Master