Former Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah announces retirement

Former Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah has officially announced his retirement from professional football, bringing the curtain down on a career that included winning the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup and representing the Black Stars at two senior World Cups.The 36-year-old made the announcement on Monday, November 9, through an emotional message on social media, reflecting on his journey from a young boy in Ghana with a dream of becoming a professional footballer to a player who represented his country for more than a decade.