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Michael Essien: BBC Player of the year

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Chelsea's Ghana international Michael Essien, seen here in 2006, was named the BBC's African Footballer of the year, carrying off the title with a massive 66 percent of the vote.

Chelsea's Ghana international Michael Essien, seen here in 2006, was named the BBC's African Footballer of the year, carrying off the title with a massive 66 percent of the vote.