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African Nations Cup: Ghana Panic As Chelsea's Michael Essien Is Stranded Due To Visa Problems
Stand-in captain Essien’s arrival in Angola will be delayed until Monday…
| Bet: | Returns: | Ghana £20.00 | Draw £32.00 | Mali £35.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Ghana £19.50 | Draw £33.00 | Mali £37.50 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Ghana £20.00 | Draw £32.00 | Mali £37.50 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Ghana £20.00 | Draw £32.00 | Mali £40.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Ghana £20.10 | Draw £32.00 | Mali £34.00 |
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Jan 8, 2010 4:03:14 PM
Ghanaian stand-in captain Michael Essien is having difficulties acquiring a visa to enable him to arrive in Angola on time for the African Nations Cup.
The Chelsea ace is now due to land in the Ghanaian camp on Monday, instead of Saturday as originally scheduled. "We have been working assiduously on obtaining a visa to Angola and until that comes through I am uncertain I will be there on Saturday.
"I will definitely be in Angola because I have the chance to fully serve my country once again,” Essien told Ghanasoccernet.com.
"I will definitely be in Angola even though I feel I am not fully healed and don’t feel 100%. I also lack match practice but will be there to fight for my place in the team for the good of Ghana.
"It may not be Saturday but most probably early next week I will be with my colleagues. But I am in constant touch with the team."
He has confirmed in the English media that he will not take part in Ghana’s opening group match against Togo on Monday.
Essien will be in the company of a Chelsea doctor in Angola to keep an eye on his condition.
His availability would boost the chances of the Black Stars ahead of their second Group B clash against Ivory Coast.
K.N.S. Mensah, Goal.com
The Chelsea ace is now due to land in the Ghanaian camp on Monday, instead of Saturday as originally scheduled. "We have been working assiduously on obtaining a visa to Angola and until that comes through I am uncertain I will be there on Saturday.
"I will definitely be in Angola because I have the chance to fully serve my country once again,” Essien told Ghanasoccernet.com.
"I will definitely be in Angola even though I feel I am not fully healed and don’t feel 100%. I also lack match practice but will be there to fight for my place in the team for the good of Ghana.
"It may not be Saturday but most probably early next week I will be with my colleagues. But I am in constant touch with the team."
He has confirmed in the English media that he will not take part in Ghana’s opening group match against Togo on Monday.
Essien will be in the company of a Chelsea doctor in Angola to keep an eye on his condition.
His availability would boost the chances of the Black Stars ahead of their second Group B clash against Ivory Coast.
K.N.S. Mensah, Goal.com
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