‘I can feel their pain’ – Antoine Semenyo on fans sentiment over Black Stars’ poor form

The Black Stars continue their quest to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup with a crucial match against Madagascar on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the Mimoun Al Arsi Stadium in Morocco at 7 p.m.

Until their emphatic 5-0 victory over Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, 2025, the team had gone six games without a win, with their last victory dating back to June 2024.

Despite their strong prospects of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, the Black Stars’ failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and their recent struggles have left fans feeling disconnected from the team, with many calling for reforms.

Speaking to SuperSport, Semenyo addressed the concerns of fans, acknowledging their frustration.

“It’s frustrating, and it takes me back to when I was a kid watching the World Cup and Ghana never made it through. I was one of those fans—always sad, always upset that Ghana didn’t do well, so I understand their pain,” he said.

However, the Bournemouth forward urged the team to turn things around and restore joy to the fans.

“As a team, we just need to change these results from the past and try to get as many wins as possible. We want to go to the World Cup. When we win, everyone is happy, and we want everyone to be happy,” he added.

Semenyo was on the scoresheet in the Black Stars’ 5-0 win against Chad, netting the opener to set the stage for a goal rush. He is expected to retain his spot in the squad against Madagascar.