'It's going to be a challenge stopping Semenyo' â?? England defender Marc Guehi

England and Manchester City defender Marc Guéhi has acknowledged the significant threat posed by his club teammate Antoine Semenyo ahead of their highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage clash, stating that containing the Ghana forward will be a major task.

Guéhi made the comments during a joint interview with Semenyo, where both players discussed the upcoming match between England and Ghana in Group L.

"Of course [it's going to be a challenge stopping this guy], and they've got a fantastic team with great players as well," Guéhi said, highlighting his respect for both the individual and the national team.

The duel between the two City teammates adds a compelling personal layer to the global fixture. Semenyo, who was born in England but chose to represent Ghana, is in the form of his life at club level, having scored 12 Premier League goals this season following his high-profile move from Bournemouth.

However, the forward has yet to fully translate that club form to the international stage, with three goals in 32 appearances for the Black Stars. The World Cup match against the nation of his birth is seen as a prime opportunity for him to deliver a statement performance.

Ghanaian supporters and former officials have expressed hope that Semenyo's intimate knowledge of English football and players like Guéhi will provide a tactical and psychological edge.

For his part, Guéhi's admission underscores the respect Semenyo has earned at the highest level of the club game as the countdown to one of the World Cup's most intriguing early matches begins.

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