Zulte Waregem defender Gideon Mensah, has been handed his maiden Black Stars call-up for the double header against Sao Tome and South Africa in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, SportsworldGhana.com can exclusively report.
The talented left-back earned first Senior National team call up for the opening round of matches in the qualification games as a reward for his recent impressive form in the Belgian Pro League.
Mensah, has been in top form since joining Belgian Pro League side
Zulte Waregem on loan from Austria giants Redbull Salzburg, starting all seven league games at the club with one assist to his credit.
The former WAFA ace, jetted off to Ghana after his side’s league loss to Anderlecht where he lasted the entire duration of the crucial game.
He will therefore, report to the Black Stars training base on Monday in Accra before moving to Cape Coast with the team on Tuesday to prepare for the match against South Africa on Thursday.
The Black Stars will play Sao Tome and Principe four days later after the South Africa clash.
Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak captain Fatawu Mohammed has replaced Harrison Afful who picked an injury before the showdown with Sao Tome and South Africa.
