Michael Essien will wear his iconic No.5 jersey at his new club Persib Bandung in the Indonesian Ligue 1. The 34-year-old signed for one season with the option of extending it by one more year if he impresses. Persib Bandung announced the deal on Monday which will make the former Chelsea, Real Madrid and AC Milan star the highest paid player in the Ligue 1. Essien is reported to be on a 800,000 Euros a year salary....

Promising referee Issaka Afful has been appointed to handle Asante Kotoko's crunch midweek match against WAFA at the Baba Yara Stadium. The Porcupine Warriors dropped points on the road on Sunday and must win to keep the heat on leaders Aduana Stars The Accra-based will be assisted byKwesi Brobbey and James Osarfo. At the Tema Sports Stadium,Dally Gagba will officiate the Tema-Youth versus Hearts of Oak clash with his assistants beingDavid Laryea and Nii Kotey Kotei Below are Match