It's an honour and a dream come true to play for Ghana - Antoine Semenyo

Ghana forward, Antoine Semenyo has admitted that playing for the country is an honour and a dream come true.

The promising attacker made his debut with the Ghana national team in a 3–0 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification win over Madagascar on 1 June 2022.

In a heartfelt interview with BBC's Football Focus, Semenyo shared that receiving his first call-up to the Black Stars was a profoundly emotional experience, not just for him but for his family.

“My mum was crying on the phone. Dad doesn’t really jump up too much, but he was so excited,” Semenyo recounted and added, “It’s an honour to play for Ghana. It’s just a dream come true.”

Though born in England, Semenyo’s Ghanaian heritage has always been central to his identity, and he relishes the opportunity to visit home and reconnect with his roots whenever he’s with the Black Stars.

“I love going back to our home country and seeing family, seeing friends as well. They’re so eager about football,” he said, describing the energy and passion surrounding the sport in Ghana.

Semenyo has made over 20 appearances for the Black Stars and has become an integral part of the squad.

His journey reflects both personal pride and a commitment to honouring his heritage on the international stage.

Antoine Semenyo is expected to be part of the Ghana squad for the final games against Angola and Niger 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers scheduled to be played later this month.