Essien: I don’t have Ebola

Michael Essien and his club AC Milan have both categorically denied reports that the player has contracted Ebola.

Reports had surfaced in Africa over the weekend claiming the midfielder had caught the virus.

However, Essien was quick to dismiss the rumours in a tweet using the hashtag "false news."

“No truth in internet rumours that I have contracted Ebola. I am very well & I'm doing very gud & will be training as usual tomorrow.#falsenews”

Not long after, his club published a statement on their website saying they "categorically deny any presumed pieces of news from abroad about our players. Such reports, totally unfounded, have also never been confirmed by any members of our club."

Reports emanating from Africa quoted Milan's press spokesperson Riccardo Coli, confirming that Essien had, indeed, caught the virus.

These were also carried via Twitter, leading to Essien's denial and threat to sue.

The true victims of Ebola deserve better and our thoughts & prayers are with them and their families.#sue.