Ghana and AFC Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has opened up about the role his parents played in his decision to represent the Black Stars, revealing that they never pressured him to play for England despite the family living in the country.

In a video shared by Joy Sports, Semenyo disclosed that his parents stayed neutral throughout the process, never making the conversation about England a serious one. When Ghana came calling at age 19 or 20, the choice was simple.

"My mum and dad, they never really mentioned anything about England. Obviously, living in England, you get a conversation, 'Oh, you should represent England', but it was never a conversation I've ever had really. Ghana came when I was 19 or 20, so I was never going to turn it down," Semenyo said.

He described representing Ghana as a dream come true and spoke passionately about the support he has received from his family.

"It means a lot, just cheering on Ghana and they're cheering me on. It's great support, and I just love every memory. It's a dream come true, to be honest."

The 26-year-old also expressed confidence in the current Black Stars squad, insisting that the team has the talent to shock the world at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

"There is a lot of talent in previous Ghana sides, but I feel like now it's coming in abundance. There are so many positions that we've got covered. I feel like when we do come together, it's such a special group with endless talent, and I feel we can shock a lot of nations. We just need to prove to the world that we can compete with everyone else."

Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia. The Black Stars open their campaign against Panama on June 17, 2026. For Semenyo, the decision was made long ago, and now he is ready to make Ghana proud.