Former Ghanaian international Michael Essien has thrown his support behind Kamaldeen Sulemana, describing him as a great talent and has urged the winger to express himself as Ghana prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 24-year-old is currently not having the best of seasons with Atalanta, registering two goals and one assist in 23 Serie A appearances, but Essien believes the 24-year-old still has what it takes to shine on the big stage.
With just two months to the World Cup, the former Chelsea FC midfielder, who represented Ghana at the 2006 and 2014 tournaments, is confident Sulemana can make an impact if he plays with freedom.
“Sulemana is a great talent. I managed to see him here and he’s got a lot of qualities in him. He’s a good dribbler, he’s very fast, he’s quite strong. Hopefully he can bring that on board. He has to feel free and be himself when he’s on the pitch, then the rest will come.”
Kamaldeen Sulemana recently made the Black Stars squad for pre- World Cup friendlies against Austria and Germany in the March international window.
