Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has expressed his excitement for one of the 2026 FIFA World Cup's most anticipated group stage matches, stating that Ghana is eagerly awaiting the "exciting challenge" of facing England.
The Black Stars have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Panama, and Croatia for the tournament in North America. Speaking alongside his City teammate and England defender Marc Guéhi, Semenyo embraced the high-profile fixture.
"It's just exciting, just ready for the challenge," Semenyo said in an interview. "As a nation, we are looking forward to it. It's going to be entertaining, and we are looking forward to it."
Guéhi, who will likely be tasked with stopping his club colleague, acknowledged the difficulty. "Of course [it's going to be a challenge stopping this guy], and they've got a fantastic team with great players as well," the England defender said.
The match presents a fascinating personal subplot for Semenyo, who was born in England but represents Ghana. His comments reflect a growing confidence within the Black Stars camp as they prepare to take on one of the tournament favourites.
Semenyo's form has been a major talking point. While he has enjoyed a spectacular debut season at Manchester City, scoring 12 Premier League goals, he has yet to replicate that prolific output for Ghana, netting just three times in 32 international appearances. The World Cup clash offers the perfect stage to bridge that gap.
Before the global showdown, Semenyo's immediate focus returns to club duty, with Manchester City set to face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, February 8.
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