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By Kent Mensah<\/h3>\n

10 May 2011 19:04:00<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
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Michael Essien, Ghana (Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Chelsea<\/a> midfielder Michael Essien<\/a> is good enough to get into the starting line-up of the Brazilian national team, according to former Ghana captain C.K Akunnor.<\/p>\n

The coach was making a case for the midfielder who has been on a hiatus from the national team, but announced over the weekend he will be ready for the west Africans in June.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople got it wrong on Essien,\u201d Akunnor is quoted as saying by Myjoyonline<\/em>. \u201cLet me tell you one fact; Essien can fit into the Brazilian national team right now. If he gets into the Brazil national team, he will play.\u201d<\/p>\n

The coach argued that the 28-year-old\u2019s comeback will boost the four-time African champions\u2019 chances of impressing in upcoming tournaments. He further noted that the long break from the Black Stars was worth it to save his career, after sustaining two severe injuries on international assignment.<\/p>\n

Ghana\u2019s next Africa Nations Cup qualifying game is in June against Congo and the Black Stars Number 8 is expected to be playing his part.
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