Michael Essien applauds Nico Williams after Euro final display against England
By Lukman MUMIN, Accra
Legendary midfielder Michael Essien has heaped praises on
Spanish-Ghanaian forward Nico Williams after his performance against England during the European Championship final.
Williams Jr scored the opener as Spain defeated England 2-1 to win Euro 2024 on Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Essien was in Berlin’s Olympiastadion to watch the game as well as work as a pundit for the final match.
“He was amazing, amazing. I mean as a young player, turning up in this big game, scoring for your country, I mean what more can I say?
He has been fantastic,” he told Sporty TV.
Williams Jr was also named Man of the Match following his outstanding display against the Three Lions.
The younger brother of Ghana forward, Inaki Williams, netted two goals and delivered an assist in six matches at the European Championship.
He also became the second player with Ghanaian heritage to win the competition after Marcel Dessailly, who was champion of Europe with France in 2000.
