AC Milan midfielder Michael Essien has slammed reports that he had contracted Ebola.
Nigerian press were hoodwinked by a false report quoting Milan media chief Riccardo Coli that Essien had picked up the disease.
No truth in internet rumours that I have contracted Ebola.i m very well & I'm doing very gud & will be training as usual tomorrow.#falsenews
— Michael Essien (@MichaelEssien) October 12, 2014
I'm very fit and very healthy,No truth in the internet rumours that I have contracted Ebola.im well &
http://t.co/TGidyI5JVG
— Michael Essien (@MichaelEssien) October 12, 2014
The true victims of Ebola deserve better and our thoughts & prayers are with them and their families.#sue
— Michael Essien (@MichaelEssien) October 12, 2014
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