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The duo made their debuts in Persib Bandung's season-opening goalless draw against Arema, but the club have admitted missing the deadline to officially register them in time to play legally.
“That they are here is a joy for us, they want to raise up Indonesia’s name in the world," Muchtar wailed.
“Everybody knows that Essien is a world-class player, not an illegal immigrant.”
A spokesperson for the immigration authorities said: “They are professionals so they must hold a permit to perform activities in Indonesia."
Cole and Essien getting deported or sent to jail is up for debate, but it doesn’t make for a great start.
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