Former Black Stars defender, John Mensah is best known for his work rate and discipline nature in carrying out his duty as a defender.
Mensah, who celebrates his 39th birthday today, made 86 appearances for the Black Stars scoring three goals. He scored one in during his Under-20 days, making four goals in total in the national colours.
John Mensah's first-ever goal came at the U-20 FIFA youth World Cup in Argentina. An extra-time goal that edged out Brazil in the quarter-finals. Ghana won 2-1.
He made his senior debut for the Black Stars in 2001 but scored his first goal for Ghana in a 2-0 win over Sudan in a friendly 2011.
John Mensah went on to score twice at the 2012 AFCON co-hosted by Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. His fist came in a group game against Botswana and the second game against Tunisia in the quarter-finals.
Former Black Stars defender, John Mensah