Sammy Kuffour Dismisses Reports of Michael Essien’s Financial Struggles, Insists He’s Not Broke

Former Ghanaian football star Samuel Osei Kuffour has vehemently denounced reports suggesting that Michael Essien is experiencing financial difficulties, affirming that the former Chelsea midfielder is affluent.

Recent reports have circulated alleging that Essien was facing financial challenges after an Accra High Court ordered the sale of two of his mansions, situated in East Legon and Trassaco, both valued at millions of dollars.

In response to these reports, Kuffour expressed his disappointment during an interview with Angel FM’s Saddick Adams, stating, “To bring out the news and say Michael is broke is a shame. It is a shame that we think so negatively about our people. We should be positive; Michael is not broke. We are talking about a house that they took from him, which cost $20 million and another one that cost $30 million.”

Kuffour continued, “Nobody with a proper conscience will come out and say all kinds of things. You never spoke to the person; you never know exactly what the person is going through. So, how can you justify saying someone is broke?

“You would have to know if he comes to your house and begs for food, then you can justify it. I know the kind of assets that Michael has, and I will not stand anywhere and say Michael is broke. Michael is filthy rich.”