Former Black Stars striker Prince Tagoe says it is the right decision for ex-Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien to turn down any opportunity to help the Black Stars as a coach.
Following his recent acquisition of the UEFA A and UEFA Elite Youth Coach licenses which makes him eligible to coach at the highest level, Michael Essien declared a few days ago his unwillingness to coach the Black Stars in the future according to Nigerian journalist Lolade Adewuyi.
On my way to Naples, had a long layover in Denmark where I met a legend of the game, Michael Essien. He’s now a coach at FC Nordsjaelland in the Danish Superliga. He recently got his UEFA A and UEFA Elite Youth Coach licenses. Future Black Stars coach? He said not interested. pic.twitter.com/2Oigt1LSQw
— Lolade Adewuyi (@Jololade) April 18, 2023
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Tagoe who featured together with the former Real Madrid and AC Milan player at the Black Stars says Essien’s response was out of bitterness following the treatment he suffered from Ghanaians in his playing days.
According to him Essien’s rich experience could help Ghana’s football in a good way however, he believes it is always right for Essien to reject any offer to coach the Black Stars.
“I personally think Ghanaians didn’t treat him well. He used to play his heart out for Ghana when he was in great form but when a few injuries took a toll on his performance we rejected him because we got the likes of Anthony Annan.
“Essien wasn’t cherished anymore by Ghanaians. He is a player who has a high profile like Stephen Appiah and these are the people who can help Ghana’s football. Essien was absolutely not treated well and he is right if he says he doesn’t want to go near the Black Stars,” Tagoe told Angel TV.
Essien featured for the Blak Starlets and Black Satellites before playing for the Black Stars where he made 58 appearances and scored nine goals.
After winning multiple titles, including the UEFA Champions League and the Premier League, Essien announced his retirement from professional football in 2020.
Essien is now a coach at FC Nordjaelland in Denmark.