AYC Qualifiers : Satellites Attacker Rallies Media Support Ahead of Senegal clash

Black Satellites attacker, Evans Mensah, has called on local media outlets to provide massive support for the team ahead of their return leg at home to Senegal.

The national Under-20 side lost the first leg of the continental youth Championship by 3-1 in Dakar, but their talismanic forward, confident as he is of qualification, is rallying support from any source possible, ahead of the encounter.

The Inter Allies attacking sensation, urged the Ghanaian football family to troop to the stadium to provide that morale booster needed to overturn the deficit.

“It is not the kind of results we want to start the second leg with, but we have to accept the challenge  and live with it.

“The playing body is poised to overturn the results when we play at our own backyard but the role of the entire football family is seriously needed.

“The media can whip up interest of the fans, the fans can play the role of the twelfth player and to make the stadium electrifying.

“We have no option but to play above our limits”, Evans Mensah told sports crusader.

The ambidextrous forward remains one of the key cogs of the National under 20 side but has been crocked by injuries in recent times.

Evans Mensah starred prominently  for the “Eleven is to One” in the first half of the season to earn a debut call-up to the national team.

AYC Qualifiers : Satellites Attacker Rallies Media Support Ahead of Senegal clash

AYC Qualifier Report: Ghana Thrash Ethiopia

Ghana booked a ticket to play Senegal in the final phase of Zambia 2017 Africa Youth Championship qualifier after 5-1 aggregate victory over Ethiopia.

The Black Satellites lost the first leg 2-1 a fortnight ago in Addis Ababa, but recovered to record a resounding win on Monday.

Two goals from 2015 World Youth Championship participant, Yaw Yeboah and a goal each from Ghana Premier League (GPL) duo Dauda Mohammed and Evqms Mensah were enough to seal qualification to the next stage of the qualifiers at the expense of their opponents.

The Satellites started on the front foot just their opponents did in Addis Ababa, and scored two goals within eight minutes to take full control of the game.

However, the Ethiopians held to on go into the dressing room for recess with the tie not beyond their reach. The National U-20 team killed the tie courtesy of Inter Allies’ Evans Mensah who scored the third goal after almost an hour before Yaw Yeboah nailed the final effort to seal qualification.

The Black Satellites will meet Senegal in the final phase over two legs and the winner will book a ticket to Zambia for the Africa Youth Championship.

AYC Qualifier Report: Ghana Thrash Ethiopia

Evans Mensah Going Nowhere - Inter Allies

Inter Allies have rubbished reports that talented youngster, Evans Mensah is set for a move abroad.

Media reports are rife that the 18-year-old will travel to Germany for a trial with Borussia Monchengladbach.

But the club has denied those reports.

Sportscrusader.com source at the club quizzed: “Where did you hear that?”

“It is not true. I am with the team everyday and I will be the first contact if any club shows interest in any of the players in the team,” a club representative said.

Evans Mensah has won three man of the match accolades in Inter Allies first six  games of the season.

Evans Mensah Going Nowhere - Inter Allies

My Team Will Expect More From Me - Evans Mensah

Inter Allies attacking left winger, Evans Mensah says his call up to the senior national team the Black Stars has given him added responsibility at club level.

The former Right to Dreams Academy graduate was invited to the Black Stars for the double header Africa Cup of nations qualifier against Mozambique last week.

Evans Mensah says the experience he acquired was priceless, but his team will expect more from him and he must continue to work hard to satisfy those demands.

“The experience was great but I have to go back and continue working hard. It is through my hard work in the matches that I got the opportunity to be here and I have to continue with what I was already doing,” Evans Mensah told TV3 Network.

He added that “When I go back I have to respect my colleagues and my coaches so that at the end of the day they will have good things to say about me”.

Evans Mensah also believes that the call up to the senior national team will give him added responsibility because his teammates and coaches will expect more from him at club level.

“From now onward, I need to know how to do things and work more harder because my teammates and coaches will be expecting me do more than what I was doing and I must work hard to help myself and my team.” he added.

My Team Will Expect More From Me - Evans Mensah

Evans Mensah Is A Talent - Agyemang Badu

Black Stars and Udinese midfielder, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has admitted Inter Allies creative midfielder, Evans Mensah is one of the finest and talented young players he has come across.

Mensah received a late national team call-up after Chicago Fire striker, David Accam was ruled out due to injury.

 

The left-footed midfielder has been in impressive form for his club side and was named man-of-the-match for the third time in five games since the commencement of the 2015/16 Ghana premier league (GPL) season.

Badu, a second half substitute in Ghana’s 3-1 victory over Mozambique spoke to the press after the game and acknowledged how impressed he was with the 18-year-old winger.

 

He said, “Samuel Tetteh and Richard Ofori have been with the team for a while now and we know how talented they are; the new addition,  Evans Mensah is one of the finest and most talented young footballers I’ve seen with a bright future and will be a valuable asset for Ghana in the not too distant future.”

Evans Mensah Is A Talent - Agyemang Badu

Inter Allies CEO Excited With Evans Mensah Call Up

Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Premier League side, Inter Allies Mr. Eric Delali Senaya has expressed delight at the call-up of youngster Evans Mensah to the Black Stars.

The winger has been called up as a late replacement for the injured David Accam ahead of the Black Stars’ AFCON 2017 double header qualifier against Mozambique.

Senaya, who acquired the services of Mensah a year ago, believes his call up is testament to the fact that hard work pays off in football.

“I think it is a good development for the player. He is young, still learning and I hope he will come there as a good student and learn from his senior colleagues,” Senaya said in an interview with Joy FM in Accra.

“It is a good opportunity to see that with hard work you will be able to reach the top.”,Mr. Senaye added.

The Chief Executive Officer however warned that it was early to celebrate the news urging Evans Mensah to make the best out of the current situation

“It is too early for anybody to celebrate this news. He’s been given an opportunity to exhibit his talents over there.

“I hope he will take advantage of this opportunity, if he does a good job then the young ones can learn from his hard work”, he said.

Evans Mensah has already won three man of the match awards in five match days in the Ghana Premier League.

Inter Allies CEO Excited With Evans Mensah Call Up

Take Advantage Of Black Stars Call Up - Sanaye To Mensah

Chief Executive Officer of Inter Allies, Eric Delali Senaya, has told Evans Mensah to take advantage of his call-up to the Black Stars.

The winger, who has been the Eleven Is To One star man in this year’s premier league, has been called up as a late replacement for the injured David Accam ahead of the Black Stars’ twin AFCON 2017 qualifier against Mozambique.

And Senaya, who was instrumental in the club’s chase for the services of the youngster from the Right to Dream Academy a year ago, believes his call up is testament to the fact that hard work pays in football.

“I think it is a good development for the player. He is young, still learning and I hope he will go there as a good student and learn from his senior colleagues,” Senaya told CCRA BASED, Joy FM.

“It is a good opportunity to see that with hard work you will be able to reach the top,” he added.

Delali Senaye warned that he should make the most of the advantage given him.

“It is too early for anybody to celebrate this news. He’s been given an opportunity to exhibit his talents over there,” he stated.

“I hope he will take advantage of this opportunity, if he does a good job then the young ones can learn from his hard work,” Senaya stressed.

Evans Mensah has already won three man of the match awards in five matches in the Ghana Premier League.

Take Advantage Of Black Stars Call Up - Sanaye To Mensah

Evans Mensah"s Black Stars Call Up Good For Inter Allies

Sportscrusader.com can confirm that Inter Allies prodigy, Evans Mensah has received a late call up into the Black Stars.

Evans Mensah, 18, has been outstanding for the Eleven Is To One in this year’s Ghana Premier League, winning man of the match in three of Inter Allies’ five league matches.

His talent has not gone unnoticed by the technical handlers of the Black Stars, and they have called him to join the players in camp.

A close source at the club told sportscrusader.com that Mensah will join the Black Stars in camp, and he will train with the team this evening at the Accra Sports Stadium.

“Evans’ call up didn’t come as a surprise to anyone at the club because we know what he can do,” the source who wanted anonymity said.

“Inter Allies have always produced players in the national teams in this country. The only difference here is that, he has been called to the Black Stars,” he said.

“And don’t forget that he has won three man of the match awards in all our league games at home. His inclusion into the national team is a morale booster for the entire playing body and management,” he added.

The number of local players in the senior national team for the upcoming twin AFCON 2017 qualifier against Mozambique is now three, after Samuel Tetteh and Richard Ofori were named in the initial 23-man squad named by Avram Grant.

Evans Mensah began his career with the Right to Dream Academy before moving to Inter Allies.

Evans Mensah"s Black Stars Call Up Good For Inter Allies

Inter Allies Evans Mensah Handed Black Stars Call Up

Inter Allies’ midfield sensation, Evans Mensah has been called-up for the Black Stars AFCON 2017 qualifier double header against Mozambique following his excellent display in the 2015/2016 Ghana Premier League.

The 19-year old playmaker was handed the call-up by Ghana coach Avram Grant on Tuesday to replace injured Chicago Fire striker David Accam.

Mensah’s invitation comes as a surprise after reports emerged on Monday that either Sadick Adams or Eric Bekoe are in line to replace Accam.

The call-up, which was revealed by the Ghana FA in a Twitter post, boosts the notion that players in the country can also compete for positions in the Black Stars.

https://twitter.com/ghanafaofficial/status/712233247732797440

Accam was originally part of Grant’s 23-man squad released but was ruled out of because of a knee injury he suffered while on club duties.

The dimunitive attacker sprained his knee during training last week and is expected to spend two weeks on the sidelines.

Mensah will team up with the Black Stars squad in training on Tuesday afternoon and will hope to play a part in Ghana’s qualifier with Mozambique at Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday March 24 or the second leg in Maputo four days later.

Inter Allies Evans Mensah Handed Black Stars Call Up

Mensah Eyes Move To Europe

Inter Allies youngster, Evans Mensah has set sights on moving to greener pastures in Europe because the local league do not provide him money.

Evans Mensah has been outstanding for Inter Allies in the early stages of this year’s Ghana Premier League, winning the best player on the pitch twice.

His stupendous performance against Dreams FC at the Tema sports stadium last weekend was eulogised by all and sundry who watched the game.

But the young attacking winger says he is only using the local scene as a platform to gain recognition for a deal to Europe.

“I have been working hard for the season but unfortunately I didn’t play the second game (of the season against Liberty Professionals) which I was sad, but those decisions is part of the game,” Evans Mensah, scorer of Inter Allies first equaliser against Dreams FC said.

“I did what i had to do and I was re-instated to the line up and I did what i had to do; to keep the ball rolling. I am surprised I won (the man of the match) but I am happy about it.”

Evans Mensah added that his target is to secure a good move abroad.

“My target is to use this (local league) as a stepping stone, get the experience and move on to Europe.

He explained that “it is not as if I don’t like the (local) league but, I have family and other responsibilities to take care of and the money is not coming and the best thing is a move to Europe because you’ll get money.” He said.

Mensah Eyes Move To Europe