Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has spoken about the heavy expectations placed on him when playing for the national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Ghana national football team attacker says he expects strong family support in the United States but admits the pressure from fans is constant and intense whenever he wears the Black Stars shirt.
“In Ghana, the expectation is that every ball I touch has to be in the back of the net. If it’s not, you’re crap. That’s how they are,” Semenyo said. “They love football; it’s everything, so when we don’t do well, it’s a meltdown. There’s a lot of pressure.”
Since making his international debut in 2022, Semenyo has scored three goals in 34 appearances for Ghana, a return that contrasts with his growing influence at club level.
Now at Manchester City following a high-profile move from Bournemouth, he has become Ghana’s most expensive player, further increasing expectations ahead of the tournament.
Ghana have been drawn in a challenging World Cup group featuring Panama, Croatia, and England, with Semenyo expected to play a key attacking role as the Black Stars aim to progress beyond the group stage.
