Aswan SC midfielder Solomon Mensah eulogizes John Antwi on his Egypt Premier League record

Ghanaian midfielder who plays for Egyptian top-flight side Aswan SC, Solomon Mensah is in all praise for red-hot attacker John Antwi.

John Antwi is the first foreign player to score a hundred goals in the history of the Egyptian Premier League after scoring a consolation for Pyramids FC last week when they suffered a 2-1 defeat to El-Gouna SC on the road.

The 28-year-old became the highest foreigner in the history of the Egyptian top-flight last season after bagging 63 goals to overtake another Ghanaian Ernest Papa Arko.

Solomon Mensah, who joined Aswan in January this year in a one-and-half year deal has eulogized John Antwi for his hard work dedication and consistency which has elevated him in Egyptian football.

“John is a fantastic player and I have huge respect for him. I have been keeping an eye on him longtime before I came to Egypt. To reach that height in the Egyptian League is superb because the Egyptian league is the strongest and difficult league in Africa, ” he told Footydreamsgh.com.

“Personally, what motivates me from his achievements is his dedication, hard work and consistency. His journey from Ismaily up to Pyramids – which is the richest club in Egypt, clearly define how hard work, dedication and consistency is important.

“He has been consistent and that’s what I have picked from him.”

Antwi achieved the historic record playing for four clubs in the Egyptian league.

The former Hearts Of Oak, Eleven Wise FC and Dreams FC star scored 35 goals whilst playing for Ismaily SC from 2012 to 2015.

He also netted 11 goals for Egyptian heavyweight Al Ahly SC between 2017 and 2018.

He then netted 40 goals for Misr El Makasa from August 2017 to July 2019 before moving to Pyramids FC where he has scored 14 goals since joining them.

Solomon Mensah, 27, joined Aswan as a free agent after parting ways with Lebanon side Sahel Al Shabab where he spent the 2018/2019 season making a total appearance of 13.

He was a member of the 2015 MTN FA Cup-winning squad of Bechem United. He has also had a stint with Tema Youth.