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Former Ghana international, Michael Essien, has completed his UEFA certificate course in football management.

From player to manager: Michael Essien completes UEFA certificate in football management | Pulse Ghana

Mandela Anuvabe

Essien took to social media to announce the new step in his career after a successful playing career that lasted over two decades.&nbsp;

The ex-Black Stars player expressed gratitude to everyone who assisted him in completing the course.&nbsp;

He shared a photo of himself holding the certificate with a smile on his X (formerly Twitter) page.&nbsp;

“Finally done with my UEFA certificate in football management journey. Thanks all for the help. I keep learning about the beautiful game,” the 41-year-old announced.&nbsp;

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Finally done with my UEFA certificate in football management journey. Thanks all for the help. I keep learning about the beautiful game. ⚽️📓🖊 #<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UEFACFM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UEFACFM</a> <a href="https://t.co/V1OnCVRAaC">pic.twitter.com/V1OnCVRAaC</a>&mdash; Michael Essien® (@MichaelEssien) <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelEssien/status/1852371752061415653?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/sports/football/michael-essien-to-coach-juan-mata-as-ex-chelsea-star-trains-with-nordsjaelland/qkl8fj4">The former Chelsea midfielder</a> is currently a member of the Danish Superliga club Nordsjaelland's coaching staff.&nbsp;

<a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/sports/football/i-decided-to-be-a-coach-to-avoid-slipping-into-depression-michael-essien/1p3zwfq">Essien completed his UEFA License A</a> coaching qualification in 2023 and is currently serving as assistant manager at Nordsjaelland FC in Denmark.&nbsp;

&nbsp;And this accomplishment falls in line with his long-term goal of becoming a football manager in the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The UEFA Certificate in football management is a module designed by the European Football Associations governing body to equip coaches and players with the requisite technical knowledge of the beautiful game.&nbsp;

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The course lasts for nine months and comprises ten online modules as well as three face-to-face seminars. Each module and face-to-face seminar, according to UEFA, addresses a key area of football management which are necessary for people working within the football industry.&nbsp;

A special edition for players, delivered entirely online, has also been designed to meet the needs of active professional football players, coaches, and referees. &nbsp;

From player to manager: Michael Essien completes UEFA certificate in football management

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