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African players in Europe shine ahead of World Cup qualifiers

By AFP | 3mos ago
Bournemouth's Ghanaian striker Antoine Semenyo (L) vies with Fulham's Belgian defender Timothy Castagne (R) during an English Premier League football match on Friday. [AFP]

Ghana stars Antoine Semenyo, Mohammed Kudus and Inaki Williams warmed up for crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Central African Republic tomorrow by scoring in the top European leagues at the weekend.

Semenyo struck twice as Bournemouth beat Fulham and Kudus was the match-winner for Tottenham Hotspur at Leeds United in the Premier League.

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