Bernard Mensah named in Saudi Professional League team of the week

Published on: 27 November 2023

Ghanaian midfielder Bernard Mensah has earned a spot on Sofascore's Saudi Professional League team of the week.

The highly-rated midfielder started for his team in the Week 14 game of the ongoing league campaign.

Following a poor start to the game by Al Tai, Al Raed took control of the game and scored in the 12th minute through Júlio Tavares.

Later in the 27th minute, the visitors scored again when Yahya Sunbul got his name on the scoresheet.

Despite the setback, Al Tai remained confident and fought to pull one back before the break.

Star midfielder Bernard Mensah converted a spot-kick in the 42nd minute to give the team a fighting chance in the second half.

Building on that spirit after recess, Bernard Mensah scored his second goal in the 90th minute before assisting another goal in injury time to ensure Al Tai won the game 4-3 in dramatic fashion.

Bernard Mensah has scored eight goals in the Saudi Pro League this season.

Below is the team of the week:

 

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