Lyon start life without Essien

French champions Olympique Lyon start life without Michael Essien when they entertain promoted Nancy on Saturday. The game will be Lyon's first since they said on Monday they had agreed to sell......

I'm not worth it, says Essien

Chelsea-bound Ghana midfielder Michael Essien says he is not worth the transfer fee of 38 million euros the English champions have agreed to pay to buy him from Olympique Lyon."I'm pleased to be......

Lyon let Essien join Chelsea

Ghana midfielder Michael Essien is leaving Olympique Lyon to join Chelsea, the French champions confirmed on Monday.Essien will sign a five-year-contract with the English champions for a 38 million......

African Cup: Guinea stun Morocco

Guinea brought more drama to the African Nations Cup on Thursday with a shock 3-2 win over Morocco while hosts Ghana struggled to beat rank outsiders Namibia 1-0. Pascal Feindouno scored twice for......

Drogba gets chance to show his worth

It has taken just three seasons for Didier Drogba to catapult to fame, his achievements at club level now matched by a trip to the World Cup finals.Drogba will lead Ivory Coast to the finals for......