Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has urged the technical team of the Black Stars to avoid placing excessive responsibility on forward Antoine Semenyo following the injury setback suffered by Mohammed Kudus.
Agyemang-Badu believes that while Semenyo has emerged as one of Ghana’s most influential attacking players in recent years, the national team should continue to operate as a collective unit rather than relying heavily on a single individual.
His comments come amid growing concerns over Kudus’ fitness after reports of an injury that could affect his participation in upcoming international assignments. With Kudus widely regarded as one of the Black Stars’ most creative and impactful players, many fans and analysts have suggested that Semenyo should take on a more central role in the team’s attacking setup.
However, Agyemang-Badu has warned that such expectations could place unnecessary pressure on the Bournemouth striker and potentially affect the overall balance of the team.
According to the former midfielder, Ghana possesses several talented players capable of contributing in attack, and the coaching staff should focus on maximizing the strengths of the entire squad rather than building tactics around one player.
He emphasized that modern football demands teamwork, cohesion, and tactical discipline, noting that successful national teams are often those that distribute responsibility across the squad rather than depending on a single star performer.
Agyemang-Badu further expressed confidence in the depth of talent available to Ghana, insisting that the Black Stars have enough quality players to cope with Kudus’ absence if the team remains united and focused.
The former international also encouraged supporters to be patient and continue backing the squad as preparations continue for future competitions, including the qualification campaign for major international tournaments.
With Kudus’ recovery now a key concern for Ghana’s technical team, attention will remain on how the Black Stars adapt and whether other players, including Semenyo, can step up while maintaining the team’s collective approach.
The Black Stars are expected to monitor Kudus’ condition closely in the coming weeks as they seek to maintain momentum ahead of crucial fixtures on the international calendar.
