Semenyo, Partey named in Ghana World Cup squad

Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo and former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey were added to Ghana’s World Cup squad after coach Carlos Queiroz finalized his 26‑man list at the last minute.

Ghana will play Wales in Cardiff on Tuesday in a friendly before heading to North America for their fifth World Cup, where they are drawn in a challenging Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama.

The midfield roster includes 32‑year‑old Villarreal player Thomas Partey, who faces a later trial in the UK on rape and sexual assault charges and has pleaded not guilty.

Veteran Leicester City attacker Jordan Ayew will captain the Black Stars, while Tottenham winger Mohammed Kudus will miss the tournament due to injury.

The 26‑year‑old Semenyo netted 11 goals in 27 appearances for City after moving from Bournemouth in January for an initial £62.5 million (72 million euros).

The World Cup, co‑hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, begins on June 11, with Ghana’s opener against Panama scheduled for June 17.

Ghana squad

Goalkeepers: Benjamin Asare (Hearts of Oak/GHA), Lawrence Ati‑Zigi (St. Gallen/SUI), Joseph Anang (St. Patrick’s/IRL)

Defenders: Baba Abdul Rahman (PAOK/GRE), Gideon Mensah (Auxerre/FRA), Marvin Senaya (Auxerre/FRA), Alidu Seidu (Rennes/FRA), Abdul Mumin (Rayo Vallecano/ESP), Jerome Opoku (Basaksehir/TUR), Jonas Adjetey (Wolfsburg/GER), Kojo Oppong Peprah (Nice/FRA), Derrick Luckassen (Pafos/CYP)

Midfielders: Elisha Owusu (Auxerre/FRA), Thomas Partey (Villarreal/ESP), Kwasi Sibo (Real Oviedo/ESP), Augustine Boakye (Saint Etienne/FRA), Caleb Yirenkyi (Nordsjaelland/DEN), Abdul Fatawu (Leicester/ENG), Kamaldeen Sulemana (Atalanta/ITA)

Forwards: Christopher Bonsu Baah (Al Qadsiah/KSA), Ernest Nuamah (Lyon/FRA), Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City/ENG), Brandon Thomas‑Asante (Coventry/ENG), Prince Adu (Viktoria Plzen/CZE), Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao/ESP), Jordan Ayew (Leicester/ENG).

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