Black Stars defender Jonathan Mensah fulfilled his long-time dream by lifting the 2020 Major League Soccer Cup on Sunday following Columbus Crew's 3-0 win over Seattle Sounders.
Mensah produced a sold shift in the defence to help Porter's men keep a clean sheet in the emphatic victory.
The 30-year-old became the first skipper to led Crew to win their second MLS Cup having clinched their first title in 2008.
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Afful got the hosts off to a flying start at Mapfre Stadium by assisting Lucas Zelarayan for the opening goal in the 25th minute.
Derick Etienne doubled the lead for the Crew in the 31st minute as Zelarayan bagged his brace eight minutes from full-time.
Mensah has established themselves as key players in Porter's defence this campaign with over 25 league appearances under their belt.
As a reward for winning the MLS Cup, Columbus Crew become the fourth American top-flight club to qualify for the 2021 Concacaf Champions League.