Michael Essien in the Legends team to promote the Women's World Cup



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Sports News from Saturday, February 9, 2019

Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

2019-02-09

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Former Ghanaian international Michael Essien is among the 23 legends unveiled by Fifa as part of a campaign to promote the Women's World Cup this year in France.

The team's 13 women and 10 men are dedicated to helping motivate spectators at the tournament, inspiring engagement and inspiring a new generation to play women's football through this initiative.

Essien is joined by World Cup winners Marcel Desailly of France, Brazil's Gilberto Silva, two-time UEFA Champions League winners, Argentina's Esteban Cambibado and Australia's Tim Cahill. and the former South Korean. Park Ji-sung star

Among the 13 women named to the team are two-time Olympic gold medalist and World Cup winner Kristine Lilly of the United States, French Laura Georges and former British international Alex Scott. Former Scott teammate Kelly Smith, Germany's Nadine Kessler and Canada's Karina LeBlanc join them.

FIFA has awarded everyone a name and superpower superhero.

Superhuman strength, dazzling reactions, unwavering commitment …

Our legends have overcome obstacles, fought adversity and are here to inspire the next generation.

Throw their powerful support behind the #FIFAWWC, It's time … #LegendsAssemble #DareToShine pic.twitter.com/xivkPez5ya

– FIFA Women's World Cup ???????? (@FIFAWWC) February 7, 2019

Courtesy of GHANAsoccernet.com – The main website of information on football in Ghana. Click for more news.

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