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Antoine Semenyo's Journey From Non-League Football to the World Cup

Antoine Semenyo's Journey From Non-League Football to the World Cup

24 Jun 2026

Antoine Semenyo's path to the World Cup began far from elite academies, with early opportunities in England's lower leagues helping to rescue a career that nearly ended before it began. His development at Bath City became a crucial turning point. The Ghana and Manchester City winger's rise is a story of persistence, physical growth and patient coaching. He now represents his country on football's biggest stage after taking an unusually difficult route to the top.

Source: BBC Sport

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