Ghanaian midfielder Bernard Mensah rolled back the years with a decisive performance in Al Nasr’s 2–0 victory over Al Ain in the UAE League Cup Semi-finals at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium.

The former Atletico Madrid and Besiktas midfielder struck just five minutes into the match, finishing off a move created by Abdoulaye Touré to give his side the perfect start.

Match Recap


  • 5’ – Bernard Mensah opens the scoring with a composed finish.

  • 65’ – Argentine forward Ramón Mierez adds the second to seal the win.

  • 82’ – Mensah substituted for Senegalese defender Moussa N’Diaye.

Despite the victory, Al Nasr bowed out of the competition, having lost the first leg 3–0 to Al Ain, who advance to the final.

Mensah’s Season Stats


  • Appearances: 10 across competitions.

  • Goals: 1 (his strike against Al Ain).

  • Contract: Two-year deal signed in August 2025, running until summer 2027.
Career Snapshot

  • Clubs: Atletico Madrid, Besiktas, Kayserispor, now Al Nasr.

  • Black Stars: Debuted in 2015, making 4 appearances and scoring 1 goal before retiring from international duty.

  • Legacy: Known for his creativity and composure in midfield, Mensah continues to show flashes of quality in the UAE.
Significance

Mensah’s goal underlines his value to Al Nasr in crucial fixtures, even as the club fell short of reaching the final. For Ghanaian fans, it’s a reminder of the talent of a midfielder who once wore the Black Stars jersey and now thrives in the Middle East.