Masress : Real Madrid's Essien refuses to play for Ghana in CAN 2013, media reports

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Real Madrid's Essien refuses to play for Ghana in CAN 2013, media reports
Real Madrid midfielder Michael Essien informs Ghana authorities he won't be available for the 2013 African Cup of Nations, Ghanaian media reports

Mahmoud Elassal Published in Ahram Online on 04 - 11 - 2012

Reports in Ghanaian media Sunday claim that Real Madrid on-loan midfielder Michael Essien has rejected an offer from Ghana national team coach Kwesi Appiah to take be part of the team's squad that will play in the 2013 African Cup of Nations.
The 29-year-old, Essien is working hard to book a regular spot on the Real Madrid squad, which he joined in summer after efforts to get on his former team, Chelsea, didn't come through.
Real Madrid on-loan star says he is trying to recuperate his form and informed authorities that he will not be available to feature for the team in the Nations Cup, according to Ghanaian Ghanasoccernet Sunday.
Meanwhile, Essien confirmed he is available for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, which resumes in March next year.
The former Chelsea star scored in his debut with Real Madrid during the 4-0 over Real Zaragoza on Saturday.
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