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Jonathan Mensah: Columbus Crew and Ghana defender determined to play on

The former Udinese and Granada centre-back talks about retirement as he nears his 31st birthday

Ghana international Jonathan Mensah believes he is in top shape to continue playing despite hitting the wrong side of 30.

The Columbus Crew captain, who turns 31 in July, has just begun a new campaign with the US-based club after leading the side to clinch the Major League Soccer Club Cup last season.

He has featured in all but one of The Black and Yellow's six matches so far this term.

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"I’m going as long as I can, I feel so great!