Gideon Mensah

Otto Addo Is One Of The Best Coaches I Have Worked With – Gideon Mensah

Otto Addo Is One Of The Best Coaches I Have Worked With – Gideon Mensah

Black Stars defender, Gideon Mensah has praised head coach, Otto Addo, describing him one of the best coaches he has worked with at the senior national team level. The AJ Auxerre player has had multiple stints under the 43-year-old coach, first when Addo was an assistant to Milovan Rajevac, then as head coach leading the team to the 2022 World Cup, and now as the main coach once again. Mensah lauded Addo’s tactical approach and evaluated his tenure positively. “For me, I think he’s one of the best that I’ve worked with in the national team in terms of the tactics…
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Baba Rahman And Gideon Mensah Ruled Out Of Ghana Clash With Liberia

Baba Rahman And Gideon Mensah Ruled Out Of Ghana Clash With Liberia

Black Stars duo Abdul Baba Rahman and Gideon Mensah have been ruled out ahead of Ghana’s international friendly match against Liberia. Both players were involved in Ghana’s crucial victory over the Central African Republic (CAR) in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers but injuries have unfortunately forced them to be sidelined in the next game. Baba Rahman was named in the starting XI for the game but his involvement was cut short when he picked up an injury during the match, leading to his substitution in the 69th minute at the Baba Yara Stadium as Gideon Mensah replaced…
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Ghana Defender Gideon Mensah To Recover Before New Season Begins

Ghana Defender Gideon Mensah To Recover Before New Season Begins

Dr. Prince Pambo, the team doctor of the senior national team of Ghana, the Black Stars has revealed the extent of Gideon Mensah's injury indicating that the left-back should be ready before the commencement of the new football season. The French-based defender will not be part of the Black Stars squad for the game against Madagascar in the qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament following a lingering pain in his knee. “The AJ Auxerre left back who reported to camp on Monday has been excused from the game after he was assessed by the medical team…
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Joseph Paintsil 8, Gideon Mensah 3: Ratings Of Black Stars Players In 1-1 Draw With Angola

Joseph Paintsil 8, Gideon Mensah 3: Ratings Of Black Stars Players In 1-1 Draw With Angola

Another set of reactive yet brilliant tactical moves from Chris Hughton's ensured that the Black Stars left the Estádio 11 de Novembro in Luanda with a point to stay on top of Group E in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Joseph Paintsil and Osman Bukari combined to save the Black Stars from defeat after getting the equalizer in the 72nd minute of the game. It was not a dominant performance from the Black Stars but the team managed to get something from the game to save face. Here are the ratings of the Black Stars players who featured in the game in Luanda. Ati Zigi -…
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