MLS: Ghanaian defensive duo Jonathan Mensah and Harrison Afful helps power Columbus Crew to victory against Philadelphia Union

Black stars defensive duo of Jonathan Mensah and Harrison Afful were instrumental at the back line for Columbus Crew guiding them to a win and clean sheet as well in the MLS

The duo lasted the entire duration of the match whiles compatriot David Accam remained on the bench throughout the 90 minutes

Moroccan midfielder Youness Mokhtar opened the scoring in the 69th minute of the match to give Columbus Crew 1-0 lead before Portuguese midfielder Pedro Santos added a second four minutes after scoring the first goal

Columbus Crew sits 19th on the table after match day 33 with 38 points in the bag. Columbus Crew returns to action on the last day of the season away from home against Toronto Football Club on Sunday, October 6

By: Kanyiri Suburu Lucio/@SuburuAbdulai