Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah was spotted wearing Bukayo Saka's England shirt from Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage clash while playing padel during his holiday in Ghana.
The left-back swapped shirts with the Arsenal star after Ghana's goalless draw against England, a match in which Mensah produced one of his standout performances of the tournament.
Mensah returned to Ghana for a short break after completing his move to Bundesliga side FC Köln, where he signed a two-year contract following his departure from French club Auxerre.
Gideon Mensah rocking Bukayo Saka's match shirt from Ghana's World Cup group-stage match with England during a padel session on holiday ✨
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The 28-year-old enjoyed an impressive World Cup campaign, helping the Black Stars reach the Round of 32 before their elimination by Colombia. His consistent performances at left-back earned widespread praise and played a key role in securing his move to Germany.
His latest social media post caught the attention of Ghanaian fans, with many noticing he was wearing Saka's match-worn shirt while enjoying a game of padel during his time back home before beginning the next chapter of his career with FC Köln.
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