Ghanaian midfielder Bernard Mensah has been honored by Sofascore, earning a spot in the Saudi Pro League Team of the Week for his outstanding performance in Al Tai’s 3-1 victory over Al-Fateh on Thursday evening.

Mensah played a crucial role in the match, securing the win with a vital header. Held at the Prince Abdul Aziz bin Musa’ed Stadium, Mensah was on the pitch for the full 90 minutes, making a significant impact, particularly in the second half.

Al-Fateh initially took the lead in the 3rd minute with a right-footed shot from Djaniny following a fast break. Al Tai quickly responded, equalizing in the 11th minute with a header from Robert Bauer after a corner.

Both teams pushed for a win in the second half, but the turning point came in the 56th minute when Ali Al Zubaidi of Al-Fateh received a second yellow card for a foul, reducing his team to ten men. Al Tai capitalized on this advantage in the 82nd minute, with Mensah skillfully heading home a corner, demonstrating excellent timing and technique.

Al Tai sealed the victory with a final goal, making it 3-1 and highlighting Mensah’s pivotal contribution. His performance earned him a well-deserved spot in Sofascore’s Team of the Week, recognizing his influence and skill.

Mensah has been in exceptional form this season, playing 28 games in the Saudi Pro League, scoring 14 goals, and providing one assist. His consistent performances have been key to Al Tai’s successes.

Below is the team of the week: