Last Sunday, Asante Kotoko midfielder Nicholas Mensah returned to the pitch after serving a suspension and helped his team secure a victory against Nsoatreman FC in the J.A Kufuor Cup at the Baba Yara Stadium.
Mensah, who played the entire duration of the match, expressed his joy at being back in action, especially after being suspended for a year.
He stated, “This is my first 90 minutes after one year. I didn’t expect to play the entire game against Nsoatreman. I’m gradually regaining my fitness and hope to prove my worth for the club.”
After a shambolic start to the Ghana Premier League campaign, Asante Kotoko managed to finish third in the first half. Mensah is expected to play a significant role for the Porcupine Warriors in the second half of the domestic top-flight campaign, starting with an upcoming match against Heart of Lions in week 18.
Mensah was previously handed a 12-month ban for having double identity, also being registered as Louis Mensah with former team Damasua Delsanco FC.
A complaint was filed against Asante Kotoko by Aduana FC, alleging that the team had fielded an unqualified player.
After an investigation by the Disciplinary Committee of the Football Association, it was found that Mensah and Delsanco were at fault, not Asante Kotoko.
