Agyemang-Badu: 'Play Semenyo on the wing to get the best from him'

Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has made a direct appeal to Black Stars coach Otto Addo, urging him to deploy forward Antoine Semenyo on the wing rather than as a central striker to maximise his impact for the national team.

Agyemang-Badu, speaking on Kumasi-based Akoma FM, argued that the Manchester City star is being played out of position for Ghana. "Semenyo is not a natural number 9, and we should stop forcing him into that role," the former midfielder stated.

"He is more effective on the wings, just as Manchester City are currently using him."

His comments come as Semenyo enjoys a spectacular start to his career at Manchester City. Since his high-profile £65 million move from Bournemouth in January, the 25-year-old has scored three goals and provided one assist in his first four appearances, quickly becoming a key player for Pep Guardiola's side.

Agyemang-Badu emphasized that Semenyo's current form and preferred role at his club should dictate his position for Ghana, especially with the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon. "He is our poster boy at the moment, and the coach must play him in his preferred position so we can get the very best out of him," Agyemang-Badu stressed.

"Playing Semenyo on the wings, rather than as a central striker, will allow him to reach his full potential and give the Black Stars an attacking edge in critical matches."

The former Udinese star's intervention adds his respected voice to the tactical discussion surrounding the Black Stars, suggesting that optimising Semenyo's role could be crucial to Ghana's success as they prepare for the global tournament in North America.

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