Antoine Semenyo prepares for World Cup match against England
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:40 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Antoine Semenyo, the winger, is set to represent Ghana in a World Cup match against England. His journey from non-league football to the global stage has been marked by resilience and the mentorship of David Hockaday. Highlighted by struggles through academy trials and early career setbacks, Semenyo's commitment has led him to this pivotal moment at age 26. As a player for Bournemouth, he now stands poised to make his mark in international competition.
- •Semenyo began his career in the English lower leagues.
- •He faced numerous failed academy trials before finding support from Hockaday.
- •His journey included 5am starts and thoughts of quitting football.
- •Semenyo now aims to impact the World Cup match against England.
- •He joined Bournemouth prior to his international emergence.
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — From non-league to the World Cup - the Semenyo story
- 11:40 AMBBC Sport — From non-league to the World Cup - the Semenyo story
"Winger Antoine Semenyo's football journey began in the English lower leagues. BBC Sport charts his rise from Bath City to the World Cup, with Ghana poised to face England.
"Winger Antoine Semenyo's football journey began in the English lower leagues. BBC Sport charts his rise from Bath City to the World Cup, with Ghana poised to face England.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 11:40 AMFrom non-league to the World Cup - the Semenyo story
Winger Antoine Semenyo's football journey began in the English lower leagues. BBC Sport charts his rise from Bath City to the World Cup, with Ghana poised to face England.
- BBC SportJun 23, 2026, 11:40 AMFrom non-league to the World Cup - the Semenyo story
Winger Antoine Semenyo's football journey began in the English lower leagues. BBC Sport charts his rise from Bath City to the World Cup, with Ghana poised to face England.
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