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Semenyo says Cape Verde’s World Cup success was no surprise
Ghana and Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo says Cape Verde’s impressive run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup did not surprise African players who had previously faced the island nation. Cape Verde emerged as one of the tournament’s biggest surprise packages, advancing beyond the group stage as part of a historic campa...
Real Madrid ‘brought us down to earth’ – Antoine Semenyo on Man City defeat
Ghanaian and Manchester City attacker Antoine Semenyo has admitted Real Madrid were "very good" and "brought us down to earth" after their heavy defeat at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League last-16 tie.
U.S. Embassy opens 2,000 visa appointment slots for B1/B2 travellers
The United States Embassy in Ghana has opened more than 2,000 B1/B2 visa appointment slots over the next two weeks, offering opportunities for business travellers, tourists, and individuals visiting family. The announcement also highlighted fans planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted b...
Semenyo grateful to surpass boyhood idol Yeboah’s Premier League record
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo says he is grateful to have surpassed the long-standing Premier League goalscoring record of his boyhood idol, Tony Yeboah. The 26-year-old enjoyed a remarkable 2026 campaign in England’s top flight, scoring 17 league goals to become the Ghanaian player with the most goals in a single Prem...
Semenyo urges Manchester City focus ahead of Bournemouth clash after FA Cup triumph
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has called on his teammates to quickly shift focus to their next assignment, stressing the need for discipline ahead of Tuesday’s trip to AFC Bournemouth. His comments came after City’s FA Cup victory over Chelsea at Wembley Stadium, where they edged past the Blues to lift the tr...
He is a madman – Semenyo hails Guardiola’s impact after FA Cup triumph
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has spoken warmly about Pep Guardiola, crediting the Manchester City manager for playing a key role in his rapid development since joining the club. The 26-year-old, who arrived at City from AFC Bournemouth in January, has quickly established himself as an important member of the squ...
Jordan Ayew, Fatawu Issahaku to play in League One as Leicester City are relegated
Ghanaian duo Jordan Ayew and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku are set to feature in England’s League One next season after Leicester City were relegated from the Championship. The Foxes’ fate was sealed on Tuesday night following a dramatic draw against Hull City at the King Power Stadium. Needing a victory to keep their survival...
2026 World Cup: ‘We want to go toe to toe with Ghana’ – Panama boss
Panama qualified for their second-ever global tournament and have been drawn in Group H for the competition to be staged in Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
Chelsea gave us a tougher test than Arsenal did – Semenyo after FA Cup success
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has said Chelsea proved a tougher challenge than Arsenal, despite both sides falling to Pep Guardiola’s team in separate cup competitions this season. City secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Chelsea in Saturday’s FA Cup clash at Wembley, a match decided in the 72nd minute when Sem...
We want to make World Cup final – GFA Comms Director
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has set its sights on a historic appearance in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, its communications director has said. In an interview with 3Sports, Henry Asante Twum, the GFA’s communications director, said, ”It’s our dream to make it all the way to the final. We want to […]
2026 WC: We will need the best players to compete – Laryea Kingston
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has stressed the importance of assembling the country’s strongest squad as the Ghana national football team prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four-time African champions are set to compete at the global showpiece tournament, which will be staged across the United States...
2026 WC: Reconsider decision on Kim Lars Björkegren – Ignatius Osei-Fosu urges GFA
Assistant coach of the Sudan national football team, Ignatius Osei-Fosu, has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to reconsider its decision to add Kim Lars Björkegren to the technical team of the Ghana national football team ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament in June. Osei-Fosu believes the...