Semenyo Shines as Manchester City Open Pre-Season with Entertaining Draw Against Inter

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo made an immediate impact on his return to Manchester City duty, providing an assist as the Premier League side played out a 1-1 draw with Inter Milan in their opening pre-season fixture.

The 26-year-old winger, who recently returned from international duty with Ghana, needed little time to remind supporters of his attacking quality. Bursting down the left flank with pace and skill, Semenyo delivered a precise cut-back for young striker Divin Mubama to tap home City’s opener inside the opening quarter of an hour.

Inter Milan responded swiftly, restoring parity through Benjamin Pavard, who finished from a Federico Dimarco cross just six minutes later. Despite several chances for both sides, neither team could find a decisive winner as the contest ended level after regulation time.

Although the friendly later proceeded to a penalty shootout, Semenyo’s lively display stood out as one of Manchester City’s biggest positives. His direct running, creativity and sharp movement suggested he is well positioned to play a significant role as the club prepares for the 2026/27 campaign.

Speaking after the match, the Ghanaian forward said he had worked hard to maintain his fitness following the FIFA World Cup and praised the coaching methods introduced during pre-season, expressing confidence that the squad is adapting well ahead of the new season.

For Ghanaian football fans, Semenyo’s encouraging start offers another sign that one of the Black Stars’ key attackers is carrying his momentum into a season where expectations at Manchester City remain high.