Ghana's Black Stars must chase AFCON 2027 survival without Antoine Semenyo, who is reportedly facing roughly eight weeks out with a knee injury.
Ghana's push to rescue their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign has taken a heavy blow. Antoine Semenyo is reportedly set to miss the Black Stars' double-header against Somalia in November, with an injury expected to sideline him for around eight weeks.
The 26-year-old forward was hurt during Manchester City's 3-2 win over Ipswich Town. Medical assessments reportedly point to a lengthy recovery, with a return targeted for December, depending on how his rehabilitation goes.
The timing could hardly be worse. Ghana sit bottom of Group C after a difficult start, and the November fixtures are must-win territory if they want to keep alive their dream of reaching the finals in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Semenyo has become a vital part of the Black Stars' attack, bringing pace, direct running and a real goal threat. Losing that cutting edge leaves the technical team with a puzzle to solve, and they will need to find the right alternatives fast if Ghana are to turn their qualifying fortunes around.
