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Bernard Mensah: Besiktas declare Ghana midfielder coronavirus positive

Ghana and Besiktas midfielder Bernard Mensah has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Turkish club has announced.

The 25-year-old was confirmed to have contracted the disease following a medical examination on his return from international duty.

He was with the Black Stars for friendly matches against Mali and Qatar, featuring in the first game.

"On the return of our football player Bernard Mensah to the Ghana national team camp where he was invited, the routine Covid-19 PCR test applied by our club was positive," Besiktas announced in a statement signed by club health board coordinator Dr Tekin Kerem Ulku on their official website.