Semenyo: We Need to Be More Aggressive Towards Referees

Ghanaian national team forward Antoine Semenyo believes his team needs to exert more pressure on referees. His comments follow their second World Cup group stage match against England, where referee Said Martinez controversially waved away a penalty appeal after Ezri Konsa’s challenge on Prince Adu.

“As players, we need to surround the referee and voice our displeasure. I think as a team, we need to be more aggressive towards the officials, whether it’s pressure from the players on the pitch or pressure on the fourth official from the coaches,” Semenyo stated.

The match between Ghana and England ended in a goalless draw. The “Black Stars” will face Croatia in their final group stage fixture on June 28.