Manchester City and Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has spoken about the deep emotional connection his family shares with Ghana’s World Cup history as he looks ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
Speaking to FIFA, the Black Stars attacker revealed that watching Ghana at previous World Cups was always a major family occasion during his upbringing in England.
“My mum and dad are Ghana through and through,” Semenyo said.
“I feel like watching Ghana play in the World Cup was so special. Mum, Dad, uncles, aunties, cousins all turn up to one house, and we’ll watch all the games together, celebrating, screaming, all the emotions and above.”
The 25-year-old also reflected on Ghana’s unforgettable run at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, particularly the dramatic quarter-final clash against Uruguay.
“I remember being at my uncle’s house and we were screaming after the handball, thinking we were going through,” he recalled.
Although Ghana suffered heartbreak following Asamoah Gyan’s missed penalty in extra time, Semenyo explained that the moment only deepened his admiration and emotional attachment to the Black Stars.
The forward, who made his Ghana debut in 2022, added that representing the Black Stars was never a difficult decision despite growing up in England.
“Ghana came in when I was 19 or 20, so I was never going to turn it down,” he added.
Semenyo is expected to play a key role for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the Black Stars prepare for another attempt to make a deep run on football’s biggest stage.
