John Mensah prays he recovers from an aggravated injury to lead Ghana in the Nations Cup semi final clash against Zambia on Wednesday.
The Black Stars captain who missed days of training after sustaining a thigh injury in the opening game against Botswana had to come off in the second half in the 2-1 win over Tunisia after feeling pains in the same area.
The 29-year-old who gave Ghana a lot of stability at the back against Tunisia and has even added goalscoring to his attributes at the tournament now emerges a major doubt for the potentially explosive game against the Chipoloplo.
However the Olympique Lyon defender is keeping positive of his playing prospects and says his fate will be determined after sessions with Ghana’s medical team throughout the night.
“I felt something at the same place in the first half and I struggled to finish the game,†he told GHANAsoccernet.com.
“But the more I continue to defend some balls, the more I felt the pain so I told the coach who knows my condition so I had to come out.
“Now I can’t tell (if he will be fit for Zambia) but I am going to see our special physio throughout the night to make sure I will be fine for the next game.
“I however still feel some pains there (thigh) so I can’t risk it for us to concede some goals so I am sure we will have a suitable replacement if I am unable to make it.â€