'If Semenyo stays consistent, Ghana can reach the final' â?? Samuel Inkoom

2026-03-05 - 00:05

Former Ghana international Samuel Inkoom has backed Antoine Semenyo to lead the Black Stars to unprecedented heights at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, suggesting that the in-form forward could be the difference-maker in a historic tournament run. Speaking in an interview on Connect FM, Inkoom pointed to Semenyo's explosive form at Manchester City as a reason for optimism. "If Semenyo stays consistent, Ghana can make it to the finals of the 2026 World Cup," Inkoom declared. The former defender, who was part of Ghana's 2010 World Cup quarter-final squad, knows what it takes to compete at the highest level. His bold prediction reflects growing belief that this generation of Black Stars possesses the firepower to go further than any before it. Semenyo has been a revelation since joining Manchester City, registering goals and assists while adding a new dimension to Pep Guardiola's attack. His pace, power, and growing composure in front of goal have made him one of Europe's most dangerous forwards. The 25-year-old has also expressed confidence in Ghana's ability to compete with the world's best at the Mundial, and his form will be central to those ambitions. Ghana, preparing for their fifth World Cup appearance, have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia. They will open their campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, before facing England in Boston on June 23 and Croatia in Philadelphia on June 27. For Inkoom, the path to the final is clear—it runs through Semenyo's consistency. Send your news stories to [email protected] and via WhatsApp on +233 546310076.