World Cup: Semenyo qualities praised

Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo could become the face of Ghana’s team at the World Cup as Mohammed Kudus is unlikely to take part due to injury.

Semenyo, 26, hit the ground running immediately after joining the Sky Blues in January from Bournemouth in a five-and-a-half-year contract for £64m.

The former Bristol City attacker is expected to lead the Black Stars at their fifth FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada and USA.

Former international, Albert Adomah has expressed confidence that, Semenyo has every quality to shine with Ghana at every stage.

Antoine Semenyo joined Man City in January

“Antoine Semenyo has a bright future with the Black Stars,” Adomah said.

“Antoine Semenyo has done extremely well to get to where he is at the moment and by God’s grace he will carry on doing well.

“He is still got bright future ahead of him with the Black Stars and hopefully with Manchester City.

“I will urge him to keep on doing what he’s been doing. He’s on great form and hopefully he takes that form to the World Cup with Ghana.” he told 3Sports.

For the Premier League this season, Semenyo has played 12 games with five goals and one assist for Manchester City who are on the heels of Arsenal for the title.

However Semenyo has scored just three goals in 34 appearances for the Black Stars since making his debut in 2022.

Ghana will be making their fifth appearance at the FIFA World Cup, having been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama.

The Black Stars will open their campaign against Panama on June 17, before facing England on June 23, and wrapping up their group matches against Croatia on June 27.