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Raphael Essien profile
- Current team
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Tamale City
- Nationality
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Ghana
- Date of birth
- 02 Feb 1987 (39 years)
- Short name
- R.Essien
Raphael Essien recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Yapei United vs Tamale City
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Ghana Division 1 | 12 Apr 2026 | 2 – 1 |
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Tamale City vs Power FC
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Ghana Division 1 | 05 Apr 2026 | 3 – 1 |
Real Tamale United vs Tamale City
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Ghana Division 1 | 28 Mar 2026 | 3 – 0 |
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Tamale City vs Bolga All Stars
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Ghana Division 1 | 21 Mar 2026 | 1 – 0 |
TF Exponential vs Tamale City
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Ghana Division 1 | 08 Mar 2026 | 1 – 1 |
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Tamale City vs Sankara Nationals
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Ghana Division 1 | 26 Apr 2026 | Upcoming |
Northern City vs Tamale City
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Ghana Division 1 | 03 May 2026 | Upcoming |
Germany vs Ghana
|
International Friendly | 30 Mar 2026 | 2 – 1 |
Austria vs Ghana
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International Friendly | 27 Mar 2026 | 5 – 1 |
South Africa vs Ghana
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International Friendly | 16 Dec 2025 | 1 – 0 |
South Korea vs Ghana
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International Friendly | 18 Nov 2025 | 1 – 0 |
Japan vs Ghana
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
Mexico vs Ghana
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International Friendly | 22 May 2026 | Upcoming |
Ghana vs Panama
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FIFA World Cup | 17 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
England vs Ghana
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FIFA World Cup | 23 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Croatia vs Ghana
|
FIFA World Cup | 27 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
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About Raphael Essien
Raphael Essien is a 39-year-old Ghana professional footballer for Tamale City in Ghana.
Born on 02 February 1987 in Ghana, Raphael Essien has been eligible for senior professional football since 2004.
As more Tamale City fixtures are played, Raphael Essien's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Tamale City vs Sankara Nationals in the Ghana Division 1 on Sunday 26 April 2026 at 15:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Yapei United 2-1 Tamale City in the Ghana Division 1.
Bookmark this Raphael Essien hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Raphael Essien
What team does Raphael Essien play for?
Raphael Essien currently plays for Tamale City in Ghana.
How old is Raphael Essien?
Raphael Essien was born on 02 February 1987, making them 39 years old.
What nationality is Raphael Essien?
Raphael Essien represents Ghana.
When does Raphael Essien's team play next?
Tamale City's next fixture is Tamale City vs Sankara Nationals in the Ghana Division 1 on Sunday, 26 April 2026 at 15:00 UTC.
Does Raphael Essien play for the national team?
Raphael Essien is eligible for Ghana. Their next match is Mexico vs Ghana on Friday 22 May 2026 UTC.
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Teammates
- B. Kingsley
- Derrick Gyamfi
- Emmanuel Oppong
- Gideon acheampong
- Isaac Mensah Forward
- Israel Kologni Goalkeeper
- Liventius Attur Defender
- Mohammed Alhassan Bukari
- Mubark Abdul Kadiri Defender
- Pongo Agbeko Goalkeeper
- Ridwan Ali Defender
- Samuel Baah Nuako Defender
- Shaibu Abdullah Midfielder
- Solomon Afriyie Midfielder
- Sulemana Abdul Rasheed
- Tawfik Salis Mohammed Forward
- Yaro Isaac
- issah nyaabila Defender