Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah is in a stable condition and responding to treatment at Clinica Girasol – a private hospital in Luanda – Angola.
The Columbus Crew captain suffered a head injury in the second half of Ghana’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Central Africa Republic on Sunday at the 11 du Novembre Stadium in Launda.
Mensah suffered a headbutt from an opponent resulting in a concussion.
He was given emergency treatment on the pitch before being rushed to the hospital for further treatment.
CT scans confirmed normal findings but would have to spend the night at the hospital for further assessment and evaluation.
In a statement from the Ghana FA, the medical team is working around the clock to get the former Rennes defender fit.
Ghana drew 1-1 against Central Africa Republic in matchday two of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifers.
Mohammed Kudus scored the opening goal of the game in the 17th minute for the Black Stars before the Wild Beats equalized before the half time break.
