Ghana Gives Jonathan Mensah Injury Update

Ghana have confirmed defender  Jonathan Mensah is doing well following his injury scare during the team’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Central African Republic on Sunday.

The 31-year-old suffered a head butt from Les Fauves centre back Peter Guinari as they tussled for the ball, and the Columbus Crew star appeared to be unconscious after going down.

Mensah received treatment on the pitch before being rushed to hospital by an ambulance to receive further assessment from medical professionals.

“CT Scans confirmed f normal findings but we would have to spend a night at the hospital for further treatment and evaluation,” the Ghana Football Association said in a statement.

[perfectpullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]“We would like to call on Ghanaians, friends and family to remain calm as the Black Stars medical team works around the clock to get him back on feet.”[/perfectpullquote]

Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw by the Central Africa Republic (CAR) in a Group E match at the Estádio 11 de Novembro, Luanda in Angola.

Karl Namnganda cancelled out Mohammed Kudus’ opening goal and the Black Stars of Ghana remained at the top of the group standings.

Sunday’s game was the 70^th cap for Mensah with the Black Stars and since his debut in 2009, the defender has been an important piece for Ghana.