Bristol City Forward Relishing World Cup Clash Against Manchester City's Ruben Dias

• Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has revealed his readiness to face Manchester City defender Ruben Dias
• The Bristol City forward will feature for the Black Stars when they face Portugal at the World Cup in Qatar
• Semenyo has been named in Ghana's final 26-man squad for the upcoming competition in the Gulf state

Antoine Semenyo has revealed his eagerness to face Manchester City and Portugal defender Ruben Dias at the World Cup in Qatar.

The 22-year-old will line up for the Black Stars of Ghana in the Group H opener against Portugal on November 24.

In an interview with Bristol City media, the English-born Ghanaian expressed his delight after making the squad and gave his expectations at the World Cup.

"Portugal - Ruben Dias - he will be a tough opponent and one of the best in the world. I want to see where I am at against him and push myself to the limit. I can't wait," he said.

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Semenyo has been an important player for the Robbins in the English Championship, earning him a place in the Ghana team.

He made his Black Stars debut in June this year, coming on as a second half substitute in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar.

Semenyo also featured in the friendly against Nicaragua in September.

World Cup: Semenyo's parents wept

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Semenyo revealing his parents cried, after he broke the news of his inclusion in the Black Stars squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The Bristol City forward is one of the strikers named in Otto Addo's team for the tournament in Qatar this month.

Following the official announcement of the team on Monday, Semenyo spoke to Bristol City about what the World Cup meant for him and his family.

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Ghana hold first training session

The Black Stars of Ghana held their first training session ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Monday, as days count down to the tournament.

Twenty-three players, including home-based duo Danlad Ibrahim and Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, were present at practice.

The rest of the players - namely Alexander Djiku, Joseph Aidoo and Kamaldeen Sulemana - are expected to join the team in UAE on Tuesday.