The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that Black Stars center back Jonathan Mensah is responding to treatment after clash of heads in Ghana’s 1-1 stalemate with Central African Republic in the 2023 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier on Sunday in Luanda.

The Columbus Crew skipper,  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 he had to spend the night at the hospital for further assessment and evaluation.

The Black Stars continue to lead Group E on goals difference as they are level on four points with Angola on four points while Central Africa and Madagascar have one point apiece

Ghana will Angola in a double-header in matchday three and four in September.