Ghanaian defender Baba Mensah says he is placing team glory ahead of personal gains as his team Ilves

The full back who has been in an excellent form has earned rave reviews earning himself the best defender accolade in the Finish Veikkausliiga.

Baba Mensah, joined  Ilves in 2017 and has been an integral member of the team  this season in their run up to the play off.

" Thanks only for the encouragement, but I do not like to talk about my individual achievements. I am a small part of the team that will work best as a whole. I just try to be as prepared as possible in every game and situation," he said

"When I compare this to the previous, we have improved further. At the beginning of the season, we set hard goals without fear. We have left a clear mark on our expertise.  Eurocup is already in place, but the medal is still in the final match.

"It's a really important match. Otherwise we are not just going to play but want and need a win. In the final game of the season, everything is on the field, Mensah promises."

He played for Ilves as they beat  HJK Helsinki 2-1 in the opening fixture of the playoffs over the weekend.