Antoine Semenyo — Ghana forward at 2026 FIFA World Cup; expressed admiration for Croatia's Luka Modrić and called for improved referee engagement on fouls.
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The Ghanaian Times
… Jordan Ayew is an experienced figure and Antoine Semenyo is a direct threat on the run and a goal threat. …
How Ghana’s World Cup campaign could reshape West African football for a generationJoy Online
Antoine Semenyo says Ghana are determined to continue their impressive World Cup campaign as the Black Stars prepare for a final group-stage clash against Croatia. …
Antoine Semenyo hails Luka Modrić as “one of the best midfielders of the current era”The Ghanaian Times
… Coach Carlos Queiroz acknowledges cheers from the Ghanaian fans Thomas Partey ‘policed’ Harry Kane throughout the duration of the game Antoine Semenyo and Reece James battle for supremacy in this encounter Prior to that, Ghana had accounted for Panama 1-0 in their group opener in …
2026 FIFA World Cup: We have won nothing yet, target is 1/16th round… Queiroz tells fans after England stalemateThe Ghanaian Times
… In midfield, Antoine Semenyo, Kwesi Sibo, Caleb Yirenkyi and Inaki Williams also put up an outstanding display in midfield. …
The God of Daniel spoke for Black Stars against Three LionsJoy Online
… Abdul Fatawu was sent through on Jordan Pickford, and while Ezri Konsa got back to foil his initial attempt, the winger’s second effort was blocked just in front of the goalline by team-mate Antoine Semenyo. …
Resolute Ghana earn England stalemateJoy Online
… Antoine Semenyo used his strength to shrug off Reece James and drive into the penalty area before winning Ghana’s first corner of the game. …
2026 World Cup: Resolute Black Stars hold England as Ghana edge closer to Round of 32Joy Online
… Inaki Williams earns his first start of the tournament, replacing Ernest Nuamah to join Antoine Semenyo and captain Jordan Ayew in the front three. …
Partey, Inaki Williams start as Queiroz makes four changes for England clashJoy Online
… Predicted line-ups England: Pickford; James, Konsa, Stones, Oreilly; Anderson, Rice; Madueke, Bellingham, Rashford; Kane Ghana: Asare; Senaya, Adjetey, Opoku, Mensah; Yirenkyi, Partey, Owusu; Issahaku, Jordan, Semenyo
2026 World Cup: England vs Ghana PreviewJoy Online
… The pragmatic answer, the one that form, tactical logic, and the Panama evidence all point toward is to start Fatawu and Thomas-Asante, with Semenyo completing the front three, and bring Ayew off the bench in the second half if Ghana need experience, composure, or a different phy …
Start him or drop Him: The Jordan Ayew dilemma Queiroz cannot avoidJoy Online
England-born Antoine Semenyo insists he has never once regretted choosing Ghana over the Three Lions as he prepares to face his country of birth in one of the standout fixtures of the World Cup group stage. …
Antoine Semenyo has no England regrets ahead of World Cup showdown: “I could never say no to Ghana”Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1–0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32, with Jhon Arias scoring in the 14th minute to send the South Americans through to the last 16.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1–0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32, with Jhon Arias scoring in the 14th minute to send the South Americans through to the last 16.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has recalled Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Jerome Opoku, Inaki Williams, and Caleb Yirenkyi to the starting line-up for a FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against Colombia at Kansas City Stadium. The winner advances to face Switzerland in the Round of 16.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana lost 2-1 to Croatia in their final Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a late Nikola Vlašić header preventing them from finishing in the top two. Despite the defeat, Ghana advanced to the Round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams, ending the group stage on four points.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars play Croatia at the Philadelphia Stadium tonight needing victory to secure qualification from Group L as group winners or runners-up, having earned four points from two matches against England and Panama.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has expressed admiration for Croatia captain Luka Modrić, calling him one of the best midfielders of the current era, as the Black Stars prepare for a final group-stage match against Croatia in the World Cup.
27 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Antoine Semenyo says Ghana's squad is united behind Carlos Queiroz's defensive approach and focused on qualification against Croatia in a World Cup Group L decider, emphasizing the need to "defend as a team for 90 minutes to get a result."
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Antoine Semenyo says the Black Stars are focused and optimistic ahead of Saturday's Group L finale against Croatia, dismissing pundits who wrote them off. Ghana need a win to guarantee qualification for the Round of 32 after drawing 0-0 with England.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo has praised Croatia captain Luka Modrić as one of the finest midfielders of the modern era as Ghana prepares for a decisive FIFA World Cup Group L encounter. Ghana heads into the match with confidence after drawing with England, hoping to advance beyond the group phase after early elimination in the previous World Cup.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Businessman Ibrahim Mahama visited Ghana's Black Stars squad in Rhode Island ahead of their World Cup match against Croatia, pledging to provide the team with "a much better bonus" than taxpayers and promising personal investment in the squad. The visit included Ghana's Ambassador to the United States and cabinet ministers, and Mahama said he would now follow the team's World Cup campaign after reconnecting with the squad.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo said the team needs to be more aggressive in drawing referees' attention to fouls, after officials missed what he believed was a clear penalty incident involving Prince Adu Kwabena in the draw against England.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana sits on 4 points heading into a final group-stage clash against Croatia on June 27, with a draw sufficient to advance to the Round of 32. The Black Stars previously defeated Panama and drew goalless with England in their group.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana footballer Antoine Semenyo has praised Croatia's captain Luka Modrić as one of the best midfielders of the current era, ahead of Ghana's final World Cup group-stage clash against Croatia. Semenyo expressed admiration for Modrić's technical abilities and said he is eager to share the pitch with the experienced player.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana drew 0-0 with England in their second Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, leaving the Black Stars second in the group with four points. Coach Carlos Queiroz told fans the team's target remains reaching the knockout stage, with matches against Croatia and Panama still to play.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghanaian Times compares Ghana's group-stage encounter with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the biblical story of Daniel in the Lions' Den, drawing a parallel between Daniel's faith and the Black Stars' challenge against a stronger opponent after Ghana opened with victories against Croatia and Panama.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's defensive display earned a 0–0 draw with England at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both teams remain in the top two of Group L and can secure a Round of 32 spot with a point from their final matches against Panama and Croatia respectively.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars held England to a 0-0 draw in their second Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leaving both teams on four points with Ghana second in the group. The result brings Ghana closer to the Round of 32, with a Panama-Croatia draw on Tuesday guaranteeing their qualification.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Coach Carlos Queiroz recalled Thomas Partey to midfield and handed Inaki Williams his first tournament start in Ghana's 4-3-3 formation for Tuesday's World Cup Group L clash against England at Gillette Stadium. Queiroz made four changes overall while retaining the same defensive line from Ghana's opening 1-0 win over Panama.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and England, each with three points from their opening matches, meet in the second group game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium; a win for either side could secure automatic progression to the knockout phase.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Carlos Queiroz must decide whether to start Jordan Ayew, Ghana's captain, against England after a poor performance against Panama where Ayew completed backward passes, won no aerial duels, took no shots, and created no clear chances in 87 minutes.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo, who was born in England but represents Ghana, says he never regretted his decision to play for Ghana and is proud to face England at the World Cup. Semenyo notes his family support Ghana and he was never in England's underage teams, making the choice an easy one.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national football team defeated Panama 1-0 in their 2026 World Cup Group L opener in Toronto and returned to their training camp in Providence, Rhode Island, to prepare for their upcoming match against England. Forward Antoine Semenyo was named Most Valuable Player in the Panama victory.
19 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Antoine Semenyo was named Most Valuable Player as Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in their opening Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring the decisive goal in the 95th minute.
19 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana defeated Panama in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L match in Toronto, securing a late goal through Caleb Yirenkyi to keep alive their hopes of progressing from the group stage. Supporters across the country celebrated the victory as a timely boost for the Black Stars' tournament hopes.
19 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Caleb Yirenkyi scored the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time as Ghana beat Panama 1–0 in their World Cup opener in Toronto. The team has since arrived in Rhode Island to prepare for their next match against England.
19 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour said Ghana's 1-0 2026 World Cup victory over Panama in Toronto demonstrates that national unity, rather than political division, is key to success. He praised 19-year-old Caleb Yirenkyi for scoring the decisive goal in the 19th minute.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana secured a dramatic late victory over Panama in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring in the fifth minute of stoppage time to secure a 1-0 win in Toronto at BMO Field. The Black Stars, who were largely outplayed for most of the match, struck on the break to snatch all three points despite Panama enjoying 65% possession in the first half.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian supporters in Kumasi say the Black Stars must beat Panama in their World Cup group stage match, with anything less than victory deemed a major disappointment and a threat to Ghana's hopes of progressing to the knockout phase.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has warned Ghana cannot afford to become one of the World Cup's early casualties as they prepare for their opening match against Panama, stressing that a strong start is crucial to improve on their 2022 group-stage exit and reach the knockout rounds.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's fifth World Cup qualification provides a global marketing platform; the World Cup reaches five billion viewers and offers a faster, more powerful way to build national reputation than traditional campaigns, influencing investor and tourist perceptions.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Thomas Partey has been ruled ineligible for Ghana's opening 2026 World Cup match against Panama after a Canadian Federal Court upheld his entry ban; the midfielder was denied a visa due to ongoing criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom relating to allegations against him.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →