Ghana fullback who played all four matches at the 2026 World Cup before sustaining a hamstring injury against Colombia in the Round of 32.
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Ghana defender Marvin Senaya has returned to competitive football after 120 days on the sidelines with a hamstring injury. …
Marvin Senaya returns to action after 120-day injury absenceJoy Online
Black Stars fullback Marvin Senaya has returned to light training on grass as he aims to return to competitive action following a muscle injury sustained during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
Ghana defender Marvin Senaya begins training ahead of comebackJoy Online
Former Togo captain Emmanuel Adebayor has revealed his influence in Marvin Senaya’s decision to switch allegiance and play for Ghana. …
‘I made the decision for him’ – Adebayor on Senaya representing GhanaDaily Guide
Marvin Senaya Ghana defender Marvin Senaya is making steady progress in his recovery after undergoing surgery for a hamstring injury suffered at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
Marvin Senaya Steps Up Recovery After World Cup InjuryJoy Online
Ghana defender Marvin Senaya is making good progress in his rehabilitation after suffering a hamstring injury at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
Ghana defender Marvin Senaya on comeback trail after hamstring injuryJoy Online
Black Stars defender Marvin Senaya has been ruled out for several weeks after undergoing surgery for a hamstring injury sustained during Ghana’s Round of 32 clash with Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
Black Stars: Marvin Senaya out for several weeks after surgery on hamstringThe Ghanaian Times
… Defenders Jonas Adjetey, Jerome Opoku, Marvin Senaya, and Gideon Mensah also earned praise for their commitment and consistency, with many fans stating that they remained among the team’s most reliable performers despite the disappointing exit. …
Black Stars exit from World Cup …fans blame technical team for team’s poor showDaily Guide
… The Black Stars suffered an early injury when Marvin Senaya was forced off with a groin injury in the 13th minute. …
Colombia Knocks Quiet Black Stars Out Of World CupThe Ghanaian Times
… We tried to answer but unfortunately the goal came too early; it unsettled for us.” Additionally, Queiroz said “It was a difficult moment for us when we lost the right full back (Senaya).” “Sadly, it took the replacement (Alidu Seidu) took too long to adjust. …
2026 FIFA World Cup… Black Stars lacked maturity, experience …Queiroz declares after exit from MundialThe Ghanaian Times
… The AJ Auxerre defender highlighted the unforgiving nature of knockout football after Ghana conceded following Marvin Senaya’s injury. …
Black Stars will bounce back -Gideon MensahGhana defender Marvin Senaya has returned to competitive football after 120 days sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained during Ghana's World Cup Round of 32 match against Colombia on July 3. The 25-year-old made his first appearance of the 2026/27 season for AJ Auxerre on Sunday, coming off the bench in their 5-1 defeat to Strasbourg in Ligue 1.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana defender Marvin Senaya has returned to competitive football after 120 days sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained during Ghana's World Cup Round of 32 match against Colombia on July 3. The 25-year-old made his first appearance of the 2026/27 season for AJ Auxerre on Sunday, coming off the bench in their 5-1 defeat to Strasbourg in Ligue 1.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
Black Stars defender Marvin Senaya has resumed light training on grass as he recovers from a hamstring injury sustained during Ghana's 2026 World Cup match against Colombia in July. He has missed AJ Auxerre's opening seven league matches, and while his return to on-pitch running shows progression, a definite return to competitive action has not been confirmed.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Togo captain Emmanuel Adebayor says he persuaded Marvin Senaya, who is of Ghanaian and Togolese descent, to choose Ghana over Togo after both nations called him up in March 2026. Senaya played in all four games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Ghana.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Marvin Senaya, who suffered a hamstring injury during Ghana's Round of 32 match against Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is steadily progressing through rehabilitation after undergoing surgery in Paris. The 25-year-old Auxerre right-back has returned to the club and resumed his recovery programme.
31 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana defender Marvin Senaya is rehabilitating after a hamstring injury sustained during Ghana's Round of 32 clash against Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 3. The 25-year-old Auxerre player, who had featured in all four of Ghana's matches before the injury, underwent successful surgery in Paris and is expected to return to action next month.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars defender Marvin Senaya has undergone surgery for a hamstring injury sustained during Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Colombia and is expected to be out for at least eight weeks. The player has returned to his club, AJ Auxerre, for rehabilitation with collaboration between the Ghana Football Association and the club.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32. Fans blamed the technical team's player selection and the team's cautious tactical approach throughout the tournament.
7 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Colombia eliminated Ghana from the World Cup with a 1–0 victory in their Round of 32 match, with Jhon Arias scoring in the 14th minute. Ghana failed to register a single shot on target throughout the match, with goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi making seven saves to limit the margin of defeat.
6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana lost 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with coach Carlos Queiroz citing lack of maturity and experience as the team lacked composure and coordination throughout the match.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's left-back Gideon Mensah says the team feels the pain of a 1-0 knockout-stage defeat to Colombia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup but will use the disappointment as motivation for the future. Mensah noted the unforgiving nature of knockout football and the weight of expectation on the squad.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 1-0 loss to Colombia, has exposed deep-seated frustration within the Black Stars camp over tactical vulnerability, offensive weakness, and squad transition issues. Coach Carlos Queiroz attributed the defensive breakdown to an early injury to Marvin Senaya that disrupted the team's discipline and organisation, allowing Colombia to exploit gaps and score.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana lost 1-0 to Colombia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup match, ending the team's campaign. Coach Carlos Queiroz attributed the defeat to early disruption of defensive organisation after defender Marvin Senaya's forced withdrawal through injury, allowing Jhon Arias to score the decisive goal.
4 July 2026 · 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.
4 July 2026 · 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.
4 July 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 head coach Carlos Queiroz has called for calm and continued focus after the Black Stars' 0-0 draw with England at the World Cup, which moved them to four points in Group L. Ghana will face Croatia on June 28 in their final group-stage fixture, knowing that victory will guarantee a place in the Round of 32.
26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw by Wales at Cardiff City Stadium after conceding a late equaliser. Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana the lead in the 66th minute, but Wales struck back in the closing stages to deny the Black Stars victory.
4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana held Wales to a 1-1 draw at Cardiff City Stadium, ending a run of five consecutive losses. The Black Stars displayed tactical clarity and dynamism in the second half under new coach Carlos Queiroz, though the first half revealed work remains to build cohesiveness.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana drew 1-1 with Wales in a 2026 World Cup preparatory match at Cardiff Stadium, with Lewis Koumas scoring an equaliser late in the game. Several Ghana players, including Lawrence Ati Zigi and Marvin Senaya, earned positive ratings for their performances.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars ended four consecutive defeats with a 1-1 draw against Wales in an international friendly, marking Carlos Queiroz's first game in charge as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Coach Carlos Queiroz has named Ghana's final 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, omitting goalkeepers Paul Reverson and Solomon Agbasi from the initial 28-man squad and replacing injured vice-captain Alexander Djiku with Derrick Luckassen.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars completed a training session at Dragon Park on Saturday with 24 players, boosted by the arrival of Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams, ahead of a friendly against Wales on Tuesday in Cardiff as part of their 2026 World Cup preparations.
1 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams have joined the Black Stars squad in Cardiff, bringing the squad to 24 players ahead of tomorrow's friendly against Wales and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad will face Wales at Cardiff City Stadium in a match that will be Carlos Queiroz's first real test since taking charge of the team.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams have joined Ghana's Black Stars squad as the team prepares for Tuesday's international friendly against Wales. With 24 players in camp, Head Coach Carlos Queiroz is assessing the squad through tactical training ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →