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Ghana's John Mensah (L) leaps over his goaltender Richard Kingson during a 2010 World Cup Group D soccer match at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg June 23, 2010. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Ghana's John Mensah (L) leaps over Germany's goalkeeper Hans-Joerg Butt during a 2010 World Cup Group D soccer match at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg June 23, 2010. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Ghana players line-up for a team photo before the 2010 World Cup Group D soccer match between Germany and Ghana at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg June 23, 2010. Pictured are (Back row L-R) Prince Tagoe, Asamoah Gyan, Jonathan Mensah, Hans Sarpei, Richard Kingson and John Mensah. (Front row L-R) Kevin-Prince Boateng, Dede Ayew, John Pantsil, Kwadwo Asamoah and Anthony Annan. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Ghana's Jonathan Mensah (L-R), Kevin-Prince Boateng and John Pantsil attempt to block a free kick from Australia's Brett Emerton during a 2010 World Cup Group D soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 19, 2010. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Australia's Brett Emerton (L) fights for the ball with Ghana's Jonathan Mensah during a 2010 World Cup Group D soccer match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 19, 2010. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

(Front L-R) Ghana's Kevin-Prince Boateng, Dede Ayew, Kwadwo Asamoah, Lee Addy, Anthony Annan, (rear L-R) John Pantsil, Jonathan Mensah, Asamoah Gyan, Hans Sarpei, Prince Tagoe and Richard Kingson pose for a team photo during a 2010 World Cup Group D soccer match against Australia at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 19, 2010. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Ghana's John Mensah and Isaac Vorsah celebrate at the end of their 2010 World Cup Group D soccer match against Serbia at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria June 13, 2010. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE) 

Ghana's John Mensah and Isaac Vorsah celebrate at the end of their 2010 World Cup Group D soccer match against Serbia at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria June 13, 2010. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE) 

Ghana's Asamoah Gyan (R) celebrates scoring from a penalty kick with teammate John Mensah during their 2010 World Cup Group D soccer match against Serbia at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria June 13, 2010. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Serbia's Marko Pantelic (R) fights for the ball with Ghana's John Mensah during a 2010 World Cup Group D soccer match at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria June 13, 2010. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Serbia's goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic signals for the ball as Ghana's John Mensah reacts to a missed attempt at the goal during their 2010 World Cup Group D soccer match at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria June 13, 2010. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Manchester City's Shaun Wright-Phillips (R) challenges Sunderland's John Mensah during their English Premier League soccer match in Sunderland, northern England March 14, 2010. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR "LIVE" SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS 

Sunderland's John Mensah (R) challenges Bolton Wanderers' Lee Chung-Yong during their English Premier League soccer match in Sunderland northern England March 9, 2010. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR "LIVE" SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS 

Sunderland's Alan Hutton (R) and John Mensah (L) challenge Bolton Wanderers' Jack Wilshere during their English Premier League soccer match in Sunderland, northern England March 9, 2010. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR "LIVE" SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS 

Lille's forward Robert Vittek (R) fights for the ball with Olympique Lyon's John Mensah during their French soccer cup match at the Lille Metropole Stadium in Villeneuve d'Ascq March 4,2009. REUTERS/Rafto (FRANCE) 

Olympique Lyon's John Mensah (R) challenges Moussa Sow (L) of Stade Rennes during their French Ligue 1 soccer match at the Gerland stadium in Lyon March 1, 2009. REUTERS/Robert Pratta (FRANCE) 

Olympique Lyon's John Mensah (L) challenges Barcelona's Thierry Henry during their Champions League soccer match at the Gerland stadium in Lyon February 24, 2009. REUTERS/Robert Pratta (FRANCE) 

Olympique Lyon's John Mensah (L) challenges Barcelona's Thierry Henry during their Champions League soccer match at the Gerland stadium in Lyon February 24, 2009. REUTERS/Robert Pratta (FRANCE) 

Olympique Lyon's John Mensah (L) challenges Barcelona's Thierry Henry (top) during their Champions League soccer match at the Gerland stadium in Lyon February 24, 2009. REUTERS/Robert Pratta (FRANCE) 

Barcelona's Lionel Messi (R) challenges Olympique Lyon's John Mensah during their Champions League soccer match at the Gerland stadium in Lyon February 24, 2009. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier (FRANCE) 

Barcelona's Thierry Henry challenges Olympique Lyon's John Mensah (L) and Kader Keita (C) during their Champions League soccer match at the Gerland stadium in Lyon February 24, 2009.
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Jean Makoun of Olympique Lyon (C) celebrates with teammates Karim Benzema (R) and John Mensah (L) after scoring the third goal against Nice during their French Ligue 1 soccer match at le Ray stadium, February 8, 2009. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (FRANCE) 

Lyon's John Mensah (L) challenges Bayern Munich's Bastian Schweinsteiger (C) during their Champions League soccer match at the Gerland stadium in Lyon December 10, 2008. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier (FRANCE) 

Supporter Justice Mensah attends a rally for Ghana's opposition National Democratic Congress party in Tema, December 5, 2008. Flag-waving, dancing Ghanaians braved heavy downpours on Friday at final rallies ahead of Sunday's election for a successor to President John Kufuor. The poll, which many say is too close to call and may end in a run-off vote, has drawn close international attention as Ghana prepares to start producing crude oil in late 2010, which could transform a nation trying to climb out of poverty. REUTERS/Peter DiCampo (GHANA) 

Fiorentina's Alberto Gilardino (R) heads the ball to score as Olympique Lyon's John Mensah challenges during their Champions League soccer match at the Artemio Franchi stadium in Florence November 25, 2008. REUTERS/Max Rossi (ITALY) 

Bayern Munich's Miroslav Klose (top) is tackled by John Mensah of Olympic Lyon during their Champions League Group F soccer match in Munich September 30, 2008. REUTERS/Michael Dalder (GERMANY) 

Australia's Mile Jedinak and Ghana's John Mensah (C) fight for the ball during their international friendly soccer match in Sydney May 23, 2008. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA) 

Australia's captain Harry Kewell (L) battles for the ball with Ghana's John Mensah during their international friendly soccer match in Sydney May 23, 2008. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA) 

John Mensah of Ghana (R) and Ivory Coast's Gervais Yao Kouassi (L) fight for the ball during their African Nations Cup third-place soccer match in Kumasi February 9, 2008. REUTERS/Bruno Domingos (GHANA) 

Algerian referee Mohamed Benouza gives a red card to Ghana defender John Mensah for a professional foul against Nigeria during their African Nations Cup quarter-final soccer match in Accra February 3, 2008. REUTERS/Bruno Domingos (GHANA) 

Morocco's Youssef Hadji (L) heads the ball away from Ghana's John Mensah during their African Nations Cup Group A soccer match in Accra January 28, 2008. REUTERS/Luc Gnago (GHANA) 

Ghana's Junior Agogo (2nd R) celebrates his goal against Namibia with team mates John Mensah (L), John Paintsil (2nd L) and Eric Addo during their African Nations Cup Group A soccer match in Accra January 24, 2008. REUTERS/Luc Gnago (GHANA) 

Ghana's Junior Agogo (C) celebrates his goal against Namibia with team mates Sulley Muntari (L-R), John Paintsil, John Mensah and Eric Addo during their African Nations Cup Group A soccer match in Accra January 24, 2008. REUTERS/Luc Gnago (GHANA) 

John Mensah (L) of Ghana fights for the ball with an unidentified Guinea player during the opening match of the African Nations Cup soccer tournament in Accra January 20, 2008. REUTERS/Bruno Domingos (GHANA) 

Stade Rennes' Stephane Mbia (R) celebrates with team mate John Mensah (C) after scoring against Dinamo Zagreb during their UEFA Cup Group D soccer match in Rennes, December 20, 2007. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (FRANCE) 

Racing Club Bordeaux's Cesar Marouane Chamakh (L) challenges Stade Rennes' John Mensah in their French Ligue 1 soccer match in Rennes, May 5, 2007. REUTERS/Daniel Joubert (FRANCE) 

Ghana's captain John Mensah (L) fights for the ball with Brazil's Ricardo Oliveira during their international friendly soccer match in Stockholm March 27, 2007. REUTERS/Bob Strong (SWEDEN) 

Brazil's Ronaldinho (C) battles Ghana's John Mensah (L) and Francis Dickoh for the ball during their international friendly soccer match in Stockholm March 27, 2007. REUTERS/Bob Strong (SWEDEN) 

Rennes' John Mensah (3rd R), Erik Edeman (2nd R) and Bruno Cheyrou (R) fight for the ball against Olympique de Lyon's Sydney Govou (L) and Captain Juninho in their French Ligue 1 soccer match in Rennes November 4, 2006. REUTERS/Daniel Joubert (FRANCE) 

Rennes' John Mensah (C) fights for the ball with Olympique Lyon's Jeremy Toulalan (R) and Eric Abidal (L) during their French Ligue 1 soccer match in Rennes November 4, 2006. REUTERS/Daniel Joubert (FRANCE) 

Rennes' John Mensah gestures at the end of their French Ligue 1 soccer match Olympique Lyon in Rennes November 4, 2006. REUTERS/Daniel Joubert (FRANCE) 

Ghana's national soccer team players pose for a team photo before their second round World Cup 2006 soccer match against [Brazil] in Dortmund June 27, 2006. Back row from left: Stephen Appiah, John Painstil, Eric Addo, Richard Kingston, John Mensah and Matthew Amoah. Front row from left: Emmanuel Pappoe, Haminu Dramani, Asamoah Gyan, Sulley Ali Muntari and Sheila Illiasu.
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Brazil's Ronaldo (R) battles for the ball with Ghana's John Mensah during their second round World Cup 2006 soccer match in Dortmund June 27, 2006. FIFA RESTRICTION - NO MOBILE USE REUTERS/Jerry Lampen (GERMANY) 

Brazil's Ronaldo kicks the ball as Ghana's John Mensah (L) and Sheila Illiasu (R) watch during their second round World Cup 2006 soccer match against Ghana in Dortmund June 27, 2006. FIFA RESTRICTION - NO MOBILE USE REUTERS/Jerry Lampen (GERMANY) 

Ghana's national soccer team players pose for a team photo before their second round World Cup 2006 soccer match against Brazil in Dortmund June 27, 2006. Back row from left: Stephen Appiah, John Painstil, Eric Addo, Richard Kingston, John Mensah and Matthew Amoah. Front row from left: Emmanuel Pappoe, Haminu Dramani, Asamoah Gyan, Sulley Ali Muntari and Sheila Illiasu. FIFA RESTRICTION - NO MOBILE USE REUTERS/Ina Fassbender (GERMANY) 

Brazil's Ronaldinho (10) battles for the ball with Ghana's John Mensah during their second round World Cup 2006 soccer match in Dortmund June 27, 2006. FIFA RESTRICTION - NO MOBILE USE REUTERS/Jerry Lampen (GERMANY) 

Ghana's national soccer team players pose for a team photo before their Group E World Cup 2006 soccer match against the [U.S.] in Nuremberg June 22, 2006. Back row from left: Richard Kingston, John Mensah, Derek Boateng, Stephen Appiah, John Painstil and Michael Essien. Front row from left: Habib Mohammed, Sheila Illiasu, Razak Pimpong, Haminu Dramani and Matthew Amoah.
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Ghana's John Mensah (R) and John Painstil celebrate their victory over the U.S. after their Group E World Cup 2006 soccer match in Nuremberg June 22, 2006. FIFA RESTRICTION - NO MOBILE USE REUTERS/Ruben Sprich (GERMANY) 

Ghana's John Mensah (L) and John Painstil celebrate their victory over the U.S. after their Group E World Cup 2006 soccer match in Nuremberg June 22, 2006. FIFA RESTRICTION - NO MOBILE USE REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (GERMANY) 

Referee Markus Merk (2nd L) of Germany shows Ghana's John Mensah (L) a yellow card during their Group E World Cup 2006 soccer match against the U.S. in Nuremberg June 22, 2006. FIFA RESTRICTION - NO MOBILE USE REUTERS/Carlos Barria (GERMANY) 

Brian McBride (20) of the U.S. and Ghana's John Mensah jump for the ball during their Group E World Cup 2006 soccer match in Nuremberg June 22, 2006. FIFA RESTRICTION - NO MOBILE USE REUTERS/Michael Dalder (GERMANY) 

Ghana's national soccer team players pose for a team photo before their Group E World Cup 2006 soccer match against the U.S. in Nuremberg June 22, 2006. Back row from left: Richard Kingston, John Mensah, Derek Boateng, Stephen Appiah, John Painstil and Michael Essien. Front row from left: Habib Mohammed, Sheila Illiasu, Razak Pimpong, Haminu Dramani and Matthew Amoah. FIFA RESTRICTION - NO MOBILE USE REUTERS/Radu Sigheti (GERMANY) 

Ghana's soccer player John Mensah participates in a training session for the World Cup in Nuremberg June 21, 2006. FIFA RESTRICTION - NO MOBILE USE REUTERS/Suhaib Salem (GERMANY) 

The Ghana team poses for a photo before their Group E World Cup 2006 soccer match against the [Czech Republic] in Cologne June 17, 2006. Back row (L-R) Otto Addo, John Painstil, Asamoah Gyan, John Mensah, Stephen Appiah, Richard Kingston. In the front row are (L-R) Sheila Illiasu, Matthew Amoah, Habib Mohammed, Sulley Ali Muntari and Michael Essien.
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Ghana's Sheila Illiasu (R) and John Mensah react at the end of their Group E World Cup 2006 soccer match against the Czech Republic in Cologne June 17, 2006. FIFA RESTRICTION - NO MOBILE USE REUTERS/Petr Josek (GERMANY) 

The Ghana team poses for a photo before their Group E World Cup 2006 soccer match against the Czech Republic in Cologne June 17, 2006. Back row (L-R) Otto Addo, John Painstil, Asamoah Gyan, John Mensah, Stephen Appiah, Richard Kingston. In the front row are (L-R) Sheila Illiasu, Matthew Amoah, Habib Mohammed, Sulley Ali Muntari and Michael Essien. FIFA RESTRICTION - NO MOBILE USE REUTERS/Radu Sigheti (GERMANY) 

Ghana's national soccer team pose before the start of their Group E World Cup 2006 soccer match against [Italy] in Hanover June 12, 2006. From left, second row, are John Painstil, Stephen Appiah, Samuel Osei, Eric Addo, John Mensah and Richard Kingston. Front row, from left, are Asamoah Gyan, Michael Essien, Emmanuel Pappoe, Matthew Amoah and Sulley Ali Muntari. FIFA RESTRICTION - NO MOBILE USE 

Italy's Simone Perrotta (R) consoles Ghana's John Mensah after Italy defeated Ghana in their Group E World Cup 2006 soccer match in Hanover June 12, 2006. FIFA RESTRICTION - NO MOBILE USE REUTERS/Shaun Best (GERMANY) 

Ghana's national soccer team pose before the start of their Group E World Cup 2006 soccer match against Italy in Hanover June 12, 2006. From left, second row, are John Painstil, Stephen Appiah, Samuel Osei, Eric Addo, John Mensah and Richard Kingston. Front row, from left, are Asamoah Gyan, Michael Essien, Emmanuel Pappoe, Matthew Amoah and Sulley Ali Muntari FIFA RESTRICTION - NO MOBILE USE REUTERS/Peter Andrews (GERMANY) 

Ghana's John Mensah (R) battles for the ball with South Korea's Cho Jae-jin during their international friendly soccer match at Easter Road stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland June 4, 2006. WORLD CUP 2006 PREVIEW REUTERS/Nigel Roddis (BRITAIN)