Essien scores in Game of Hope

The Michael Essien's Game of Hope is currently underway at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The game which is to raise funds for charity events by the Michael Essien Foundation has seen an array of some of the greatest football talents around the world.

Former German captain, and Chelsea midfielder, Michael Ballack, Ricardo Carvalho, Djibril Cisse are parading for the World XI whilst Ghana's own Michael Essien, Jayjay Okocha, Adebayor, all the Ayew brothers and their uncle Kwame Ayew is on parade for the Africa XI.

The atmosphere is gradually building up; a great weather so convinient for football.

The Stars have just a while ago returned to the dugout after a short warm up. They will soon be making a return to begin friendly hostilities.

The Stars are back on the pitch and after a brief pleasantries, hostilities have begun.

The game is being played at such a slow pace and its quite understandable- it is a friendly game with nothing at stake, just the fun of it.

Stephen Appiah, Sheyi Adebayor and Jayjay Okocha have shown glimpses of individual brilliance and dexterity.

Africa XI wins a penalty, a controversial one I must say. Michael Essien steps up to the challenge and bang, he scores.

Adebayor was deemed to have been fouled by Jamal Blackman in post for the World XI.

Story by Ghana/ Myjoyonline.com