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Antoine Semenyo sent home from international duty as Ghana release statement

Manchester City have enjoyed a perfect start to the Premier League season but have an injury concern heading into the international break

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 8:11 AM
Antoine Semenyo sent home from international duty as Ghana release statement
Key Things to Know
  • Antoine Semenyo withdrew from Ghana's squad for AFCON qualifiers against Ivory Coast and Gambia.
  • Ghana FA president Kurt Okraku confirmed Semenyo was not risked after suffering a swollen leg.
  • The forward scored twice in Manchester City's 5-3 win over Sunderland prior to the international break.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has withdrawn from the Ghana national squad for their upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Ivory Coast and Gambia due to a leg injury. Ghana FA president Kurt Okraku confirmed the decision was made to allow the forward to recover rather than risk further damage or force him to travel for scans.

Semenyo sustained the swollen leg after scoring twice in Manchester City's 5-3 Premier League victory over Sunderland on Sunday. While there is no official timeline for his return, Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca will hope to have the winger available before facing Liverpool on October 11.

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