Antoine Semenyo Taunts Kudus in Black Stars Camp, Recalls Bournemouth Win Over Spurs
- Antoine Semenyo playfully reminded Mohammed Kudus of Bournemouth’s narrow victory over Tottenham when the two met in camp
- The duo had faced off in the Premier League over the weekend, with Semenyo coming out on top
- Semenyo and Kudus registered their names on the scoresheet in March’s qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar and will be eager to replicate that form in the qualifiers
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Antoine Semenyo could not resist poking fun at Mohammed Kudus when the two linked up in camp with the Black Stars ahead of Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The Bournemouth forward, who was among the early arrivals for national duty, joined the first training session alongside a dozen teammates.
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Semenyo teases Kudus over Spurs defeat
Kudus checked in later but still featured in the final workout on Tuesday before the team set off for N’Djamena to face Chad.
Before departure, a light-hearted moment between the two went viral on social media.
In the footage, Semenyo briefly introduced himself to the team’s camera before recalling Bournemouth’s clash with Tottenham on August 30.
With a cheeky grin, he dashed toward Kudus and asked, "Kuku, my boy, how was the game on Saturday, bro?"
Kudus, refusing to be rattled, replied confidently, "It was good, we will be back."
The exchange sparked laughter among their teammates, with Semenyo cheekily muttering "1-0, 1-0" as he walked away, reminding his friend of the result.
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The match had seen Evanilson score in the first half to hand Bournemouth a narrow but hard-fought win, according to Sky Sports.
It ended Tottenham’s perfect start to the season and gave Semenyo the upper hand in his personal rivalry with Kudus.
The Ghanaian striker was a constant menace for Spurs’ backline, even outmuscling Kudus in a few direct duels.
Kudus, on the other hand, endured one of his quieter outings since moving to North London.
Interestingly, the statistics platform Sofascore rated both players 6.9, despite their contrasting influences on the match.
Comparison between Semenyo and Kudus (statistics culled from Sofascore)
Semenyo | Metric | Kudus |
2 | Key passes | 1 |
4 | Successful dribbles | 4 |
7 | Ground duels won | 11 |
2 | Total tackles won | 4 |
1 | Shots on target | 0 |
48 | Touches | 5 |
Turning focus to World Cup quest
With club bragging rights settled for now, attention has shifted to international duty.
Both Semenyo and Kudus were scorers in March’s qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar, and they will be eager to replicate that form as Ghana chases a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Otto Addo’s side sits firmly at the top of Group I with 15 points, three clear of Comoros, five ahead of Madagascar, and six better than Mali.
Victories in the upcoming doubleheader against Chad and Mali would confirm Ghana’s ticket to the global showpiece in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Semenyo shows off his ripped physique
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Antoine Semenyo grabbed attention online after showing off his ripped physique at Ghana’s first training session.
Fans flooded social media with praise for the 25-year-old, with one admirer declaring, “he’s now the star boy in the team.”
Proofreading by Omoleye Omoruyi, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
