Michael Essien of Chelsea arrives ahead of the Champions League final soccer match between Bayern Munich and Chelsea at the Munich airport, May 18, 2012. REUTERS/Lars Baron/UEFA/Pool
(Reuters) - Michael Essien is poised to make a first international appearance in more than two years after being named as a surprise inclusion in Ghana's squad for a key World Cup qualifier against Zambia next month.
The Chelsea midfielder returns to the side after a long self-imposed exile, along with AC Milan's Kevin-Prince Boateng and Dede Ayew of Olympique Marseille, who had also previously refused call-ups from the Black Stars.
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