Michael Essien's wife Akosua Puni has bought Italian third-tier side Como FC at an auction.
According to Associated Press, she bought the club for 237,000 euros (US$ 254,000).
The price does not include the training center or the Calcio Como brand, and the team will now be known as FC Como.
A club statement says Puni Essien will return to Como soon and that she is "honored to be part of a club which has 110 years of history."
Como FC, who were relegated from Serie B last season after going bankrupt, are now seventh place in Serie C and on course for the promotion playoffs.
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