Michael Essien has acquired his UEFA License B Coaching Certificate and will be in the dugout in the coming years, according to Laryea Kingston.

Essien, 32 is now unattached after he parted ways with Indonesian side Persib Bandung last season.

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The former Chelsea midfielder who has had spells with Lyon, Real Madrid, AC Milan and Panathinaikos is looking forward to venturing into coaching according to his former Black Stars teammate Laryea Kingston.

"I do urge most of my colleagues to go into coaching. I felt very happy after Michael Essien told me he has obtained his UEFA B license. I was really delighted to hear that because some of my teammates are 'shy' to be on the touch-line but I believe such steps can help develop our football very well,” Laryea told GHANASoccernet.com

"People like myself, Michael, John Paintsil and my brother Richard (Kingston) will help the game grow because we are going to apply the experience we acquired during our active playing days, so for me I always urge them to venture into coaching."

Essien’s current qualification makes him eligible to manage in the Ghana Premier League, but will have to obtain his Pro License before dreaming of managing in the English top-tier league.