Ghana international forward who withdrew from the Black Stars squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers due to swollen foot injury.
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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”Daily Guide
… Forward Antoine Semenyo, who was named Most Valuable Player against Panama, also expressed confidence ahead of the England showdown, insisting the Black Stars are ready to “prove a point” on the world stage. …
Black Stars Return To Rhode Island After Panama TriumphDaily Guide
Antoine Semenyo Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo was named Most Valuable Player after inspiring Ghana to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday at BMO Field. …
Semenyo Named MVP As Ghana Edge Panama In World Cup OpenerThe Ghanaian Times
… o Times Sports yesterday, Mr Yaw Asamoah, a driver at Tema Station, said that despite the threat posed by England, he was not afraid of them.“Yes, England have the likes of Harry Kane, Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham, but we also have equally quality players likes Antoine Semenyo …
Panama down, bring on England! …fans call after Black Stars winThe Ghanaian Times
… Ghana’s veteran coach, Carlos Queiroz, turned to his side’s fans after the goal, urging them on in celebration as Antoine Semenyo grabbed the Man-of-the-Match prize. …
Ghana pip Panama in World Cup opener …team arrives in Rhode Island base to prepare for EnglandJoy Online
… Providing a detailed account of the winning goal, he recounted how Caleb Yirenkyi initiated the move in the 19th minute before combining with Antoine Semenyo and Thomas Asante to complete the scoring sequence. …
Ntim Fordjour says Black Stars’ Panama victory shows power of national unity over politicsJoy Online
… Ghana came close again when Antoine Semenyo delivered a dangerous low cross towards Jordan Ayew, only for defender Ramos to intervene at the crucial moment. …
2026 World Cup: Late Yirenkyi strike gives Ghana victory over Panama in openerJoy Online
… Another fan, Nana Hemaa, expressed strong belief in the Black Stars’ attacking firepower ahead of the World Cup group stage clash. “Ghana will score against Panama at all cost today, and Semenyo and Jordan Ayew will be the goal scorers,” she said. …
Failure to beat Panama in World Cup group stage will be disappointing – Ghanaian fans to Black StarsJoy Online
Antoine Semenyo has warned Ghana cannot afford to become one of the World Cup’s early casualties as the Black Stars prepare to launch their campaign against Panama. …
Antoine Semenyo rallies Ghana ahead of Panama clash: “A strong start is crucial”Business & Financial Times
… It accumulates over time through consistent participation, credible performance, and the stories that players like Partey and Semenyo carry through their club careers every single week of the year. …
The Black Stars, World Cup nation branding opportunityFormer Dreams FC Coach Ignatius Osei Fosu has urged the GFA to appoint a head coach capable of inspiring the Black Stars' players rather than focusing solely on tactical credentials. He argued that Ghana's international players already possess technical and tactical understanding, and the next coach should focus on motivation and leadership to get them to execute ideas on the pitch.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Dreams FC Coach Ignatius Osei Fosu has urged the GFA to appoint a head coach capable of inspiring the Black Stars' players rather than focusing solely on tactical credentials. He argued that Ghana's international players already possess technical and tactical understanding, and the next coach should focus on motivation and leadership to get them to execute ideas on the pitch.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana lost 4–2 at home to The Gambia in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, falling apart after leading 2–0. The defeat extends a poor run: one win in twelve matches, with two qualifiers yielding no points and no Africa Cup of Nations qualification for the last tournament.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana goalkeeper Abukari Damba has called on the Black Stars to focus on their opportunity rather than dwell on key player absences ahead of their AFCON qualifier against Gambia on September 29. The squad has been affected by injuries to seven key players including captain Jordan Ayew and Mohammed Kudus, but Damba and coach Carlos Queiroz have urged the available replacements to prove themselves.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana goalkeeper Abukari Damba has called on the Black Stars to seize their opportunity in an upcoming AFCON qualifier against Gambia rather than dwell on the withdrawal of key players including captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, and Antoine Semenyo due to injuries. Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz similarly urged fans to support the available squad.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana plays The Gambia in a 2027 AFCON qualifier today at Accra Sports Stadium without defender Alexander Djiku, who was injured in Matchday 1's loss to Côte d'Ivoire. Coach Carlos Queiroz faces defensive challenges as several key players, including Captain Jordan Ayew, Kudus and Semenyo, remain unavailable.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's national football team will play The Gambia in a 2027 AFCON qualifier today at the Accra Sports Stadium, seeking their first points after a Matchday 1 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire. Experienced defender Alexander Djiku is unavailable due to injury sustained in the opening match, compounding defensive challenges for Head Coach Carlos Queiroz.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Gambia assistant coach Abdul Jammeh has dismissed the significance of Ghana's missing players ahead of Tuesday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, claiming that The Gambia's five absent players who have scored 24 goals are more important losses. Ghana will play without captain Jordan Ayew, vice-captains Alexander Djiku and Thomas Partey, and forwards Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana host The Gambia at Accra Sports Stadium in Group C of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, seeking to recover after losing 2-0 to Côte d'Ivoire in their opener. The Gambia arrive with three points from a 2-1 win over Somalia.
29 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Black Stars lost 2–0 to Côte d'Ivoire in their opening Group C fixture and now face The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium tomorrow at 4pm in a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, with coach Carlos Queiroz's squad missing several key players including Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, and Jordan Ayew.
28 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Stars suffered a 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in Bouaké in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match, with goals from Malick Yalcouye and Frank Kessie leaving Ghana at the bottom of Group C.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana begin a fresh AFCON qualifying campaign after their disappointing 2025 campaign, in which late goals in opening matches against Angola and Niger left them with one point from their first two games; Ghana ultimately finished without a victory and failed to qualify for AFCON for the first time in two decades.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has been nominated for the September Premier League Player of the Month award following a strong start to the season with Manchester City, featuring in all three games and contributing goals and assists as City won all three matches.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana begins their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign against Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké without Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, Antoine Semenyo, captain Jordan Ayew, Prince Adu Kwabena, Alidu Seidu and other players, depriving the team of experience, creativity and attacking strength.
24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Carlos Queiroz's Ghana face Côte d'Ivoire in an away AFCON qualifier in Bouaké, marking the Portuguese coach's first competitive match in his second spell. After missing the 2025 AFCON following a winless qualifying campaign, Ghana must demonstrate the defensive discipline that helped them reach the World Cup knockout stage.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has dismissed concerns about Ghana's injury crisis ahead of Thursday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Côte d'Ivoire, stating that the available players have the quality to perform well despite the absence of captain Jordan Ayew, vice-captain Thomas Partey, and forwards Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Côte d'Ivoire head coach Hervé Renard has urged his players to remain humble ahead of their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Ghana, warning that the qualification campaign will be decided over six matches and that quality must be demonstrated on the pitch.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars have arrived in Bouake ahead of their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Côte d'Ivoire on Thursday. Coach Carlos Queiroz will oversee a final training session at the match venue before the Group C opener.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku confirmed that forward Antoine Semenyo withdrew from the Black Stars squad for September-October international matches against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, and Morocco due to a swollen foot injury, with the decision made after consultation between Semenyo and head coach Carlos Queiroz.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has dismissed suggestions that players deliberately withdrew from the Black Stars, saying the absences of Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, Baba Rahman and Alidu Seidu are injury-related. The GFA has responded with late call-ups including Brandon Thomas-Asante, Felix Afena-Gyan and Jonas Adjetey as coach Carlos Queiroz prepares for the opening AFCON 2027 qualifier.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana travel to Bouaké to play Côte d'Ivoire in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday, but injuries and withdrawals—including absences of Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo—have forced coach Carlos Queiroz to bring in nine additional players to reinforce the squad.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Baba Rahman has pulled out of Ghana's 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia due to a knee injury expected to sideline him for around two weeks. His withdrawal joins those of Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo and Prince Adu Kwabena, who are also ruled out through injuries.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City came through an eight-goal match against Sunderland to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League table, with goals from Enzo Fernandez, Rayan Cherki, and Antoine Semenyo among City's strikes.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo scored twice as Manchester City won 5-3 against Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium, maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season with a fifth consecutive league win in an eight-goal thriller.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has submitted his squad for Ghana's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with the Ghana Football Association set to announce the final list after approval processes. Ghana will face Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké on September 24 and host The Gambia five days later.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester City's Erling Haaland has described Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo as "the perfect Premier League player" in a YouTube documentary, praising his physical attributes and total package. The pair, who joined forces after Semenyo's transfer from AFC Bournemouth, scored 17 and 27 goals respectively in the league and helped City win the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo can play as a centre-forward to help manage Erling Haaland's workload during the 2026/27 season, noting that Haaland has played almost every minute this season and needs rest.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Antoine Semenyo became the second Ghanaian to reach 50 goal contributions in Premier League history after providing an assist in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Coventry. Semenyo sits behind Jordan Ayew, who has 60 goal contributions in the league.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City kept their 100% winning record after three Premier League games with a win over newly promoted Coventry, with Erling Haaland scoring the only goal of the match. City manager Enzo Maresca gave debuts to Iliman Ndiaye and £125m signing Enzo Fernandez, with Fernandez drafted in minutes before kick-off after Nico O'Reilly sustained an injury.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year after providing a Premier League-record 21 assists in the 2025-26 season alongside nine goals. Khadija Shaw of Manchester City was named Women's Player of the Year for the second time after scoring 21 goals in the Women's Super League.
27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City's Brazilian winger Savinho has joined Tottenham Hotspur for an initial fee of £75m, reverting to his full name Savio Moreira de Oliveira. The 22-year-old has signed a long-term contract with Roberto de Zerbi's side, which could pay up to a further £10m in add-ons.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →