Michael Essien shares exciting moment at NFL game

Former Black Stars midfielder Michael Essien shared his moments at an NFL game by expressing his joy at watching his first ever American Football game.

The Ghanaian watched the game between the New York Jets and the Carolina Panthers at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey with former Blues teammate Ashley Cole.

The former Chelsea midfielder was thrilled by the energy and skill exhibited in the game, which saw the Panthers winning 35-27 extending their record to 8 wins and three losses for the season.

Michael Essien returned to England in midweek to watch his former side Chelsea as they prepared for the game against Liverpool on Saturday. He met striker Mitchy Batshuayi and his colleagues.

The former Ghana Stars now plies his trade in Asia with Indonesian side Persib Bandung.

First time watchin American Football live with theofficialac3 and the @chelseafc… https://t.co/j2fQXkyJE7

— Michael Essien® (@MichaelEssien) 26 November 2017