Black Stars defender, Gideon Mensah says he is pleased with his performance in Ghana’s 3-0 win over Madagascar last night despite being handed an unfamiliar role in the centre of defence.
Mensah was impressive yet again alongside Leicester City defender, Daniel Amartey as Madagascar barely threatened the Black Stars’ goal, only recording two shots on target all game.
After the match, Mensah, who also played at left centre-back in the second half of the away game against Nigeria, said he is willing to adapt to any role he is given as long as it will help the team.
“It wasn’t an easy role but as a player, as a national team player you have to be ready and adjust to every position you have to play because at the end of the day we are here to serve Ghanaians,” he said
“Whichever way we have to serve Ghanaians, we have to do it. I had to do it and it went well.”
The defender however insists that his best role is at left-back.
“I would say left-back, because that’s where I’ve been playing [in my career], so it’s definitely left-back.”
The win over Madagascar takes the Black Stars top of Group E in AFCON 2023 Qualifying, ahead of Angola on goal difference after they beat CAR 2-1.