US-born Ghanaian forward Patrick Agyemang returned to Charlotte to support the USMNT ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Derby County star failed to make the US World Cup squad due to an Achilles tendon injury he sustained while playing against Stoke City in the English Championship.
He is expected to be out for several months, ruling him out of the tournament on home soil.
However, the striker was at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte to watch the USMNT against African giants Senegal in their final precatory game before the World Cup.
Agyemang cheered on his teammates from the stands as AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic stole the show in the 3-2 victory over Senegal.
So awesome to see 25-year-old USMNT and Derby County striker, Patrick Agyemang, in attendance to support the U.S. against Senegal.
Less than two months ago, Agyemang suffered a serious Achilles tendon injury that would end his World Cup dreams whilst in the form of his career. pic.twitter.com/6XCgIRUfSv
— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) May 31, 2026
The former Chelsea winger set up Sergino Dest for a seventh minute opener before adding USA's second in the 20th minute.
But Al-Nassr winger Sadio Mane responded with a brace at either side of half time to level the scores.
AS Monaco forward Folarin Balogun stole the winner on the hour mark as the World Cup hosts head to the tournament with victory.
Meanwhile, Agyemang will be supporting both Ghana and USA at the World Cup as the competition begins in 8 days time.
The 25-year-old has already made 16 appearances for USA, scoring 6 goals.
By Lukman Abdul Mumin
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