World Cup 2026: We knew we wouldn't have much of the ball against England – Semenyo

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has admitted that the Black Stars knew they would have to defend for long periods against England, but insisted the team's discipline and sacrifice were key to securing a valuable 0-0 draw in their World Cup Group L clash.England dominated possession with 79% of the ball – the highest recorded by a team that failed to score in a World Cup match in six decades – but were unable to break down Ghana's stubborn defence."We defended for most of the game. We knew it would be like that. We needed to stay in our shape and put our bodies on the line. We did that today," Semenyo said.The Manchester City forward acknowledged that it was not an easy night for Ghana's attackers, who were often required to work defensively rather than focus on creating chances."Every attacker wants to be on the ball rather than off the ball, but it's what the team needed. It was tough today. Props to the team; we knew we wouldn't have much of the ball and go forward as much as we wanted to. Hopefully, we can go on to get through."Despite their defensive focus, Ghana...
2026-06-24 20:53:53