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How John Mensah had a brief seizure after scoring golden goal against Brazil in 2001

Former Black Stars captain John Mensah experienced a brief seizure after scoring the golden goal that secured Ghana’s victory over Brazil in the quarter-finals of the 2001 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

The iconic moment remains one of the highlights of his career, as his immaculate header propelled Ghana into the semi-finals of the tournament.

Following his decisive goal, Mensah was swamped by ecstatic teammates and members of the technical staff in celebration. However, amid the excitement, he suddenly collapsed and lay motionless on the pitch.

One of the technical team members quickly intervened, administering chest pushes to revive him. Moments later, Mensah regained consciousness and rejoined his teammates in celebrating the hard-fought victory.

Adriano gave Brazil the lead in the first half, but the Black Satellites pulled parity in the second half through Abdul Razak before John Mensah scored the winner in extra time.

Ghana advanced to the semi-finals, where they defeated Egypt 2-0, setting up a final showdown against host nation Argentina.

However, coach EK Afrane’s side fell short in the final, suffering a 3-0 defeat to Argentina.

Watch John Mensah’s brief seizure moment from 3:40 minutes via the videos below below

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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