Ropapa Mensah was the man of the match as Ghanaian striker netted two goals to lead Chattanooga Red Wolves SC to a commanding 5-0 victory over Richmond Kickers at CHI Memorial Stadium.Mensah opened the scoring in the 4th minute, firing a right-footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner after a brilliant assist from Matthew Bentley. He sealed his brace in the 81st minute, converting a left-footed finish from the centre of the box on a fast break, set up by Pedro Hernandez’s cross.The 2026 USL League One Round 1 match showcased Mensah’s predatory instincts, he recorded the most touches in the opposition box (7) and took the joint-most shots (5). Omar Gomez in the 11th minute, Matthew Bentley in the 49th minute, and Omar Hernandez in the 58th minute added the other goals for Chattanooga.Chattanooga dominated the game with 1,274 fans in attendance. Mensah was substituted in the 86th minute for Nathan Donoho after a stellar performance.Chattanooga Red Wolves SC will look to build on this emphatic win in their next USL League One match, continuing their push for early season momentum.



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