Semenyo: Why I chose Ghana over England
by Kickoff Reporter · KickOffManchester City star Antoine Semenyo has explained why he chose to represent Ghana despite being eligible for England.
The Man City attacker is set to be the talisman for the Black Stars when they make their return to the World Cup.
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Semenyo has spent his entire professional career in England and was eligible to represent the Three Lions, but he made the decision to represent Ghana early in his career.
“I was never in the England rankings like that anyway,” he said in an interview via All Out Football.
“Ghana came when I was around 20 or 21, and I couldn’t turn down playing first-team football for Ghana. It was such an easy decision.”
He continued, “My dad was so happy.
“He was celebrating and saying, âh˜Yeah, you don’t play for England!’ Everyone in my family supports Ghana passionately.”