Ex-England Player Hails Ghana's Antoine Semenyo: "He is an Absolute Star"
- Jamie Redknapp, a former England international, has praised Ghanaian striker Antoine Semenyo
- The Black Stars forward impressed as Bournemouth held Newcastle United in the Premier League
- Semenyo has been the Cherries' livewire this season, scoring and assisting in two matches so far
Jamie Redknapp, the iconic former England and Liverpool midfielder, has praised Ghanaian striker Antoine Semenyo highly.
The Black Stars forward has been explosive for AFC Bournemouth this season, scoring a goal and providing an assist after two matches.
Semenyo created Bournemouth's goal in the 1-1 draw at Vitality Park against Newcastle United on Saturday, August 2024.
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The Ghanaian star's last-gasp strike also earned the Cherries another point on the Premier League's opening day against Nottingham Forest.
Redknapp, a former Bournemouth player, believes the club did good to sign the forward from Bristol City at the beginning of last year.
"Bournemouth was the better team, and with Semenyo on the right wing, he is an absolute star," Redknapp told Sky Sports.
"I don't want to be selling Bournemouth's players but we've got a few days in the window. He cost 10 million from Bristol. What a great signing he was. He is worth a fortune. He is such an elegant, graceful, and powerful player. He's got everything, that young man."
Semenyo netted eight times in the Premier League last season, per Transfermarkt.
Semenyo becomes Bournemouth's main man
The 24-year-old will take on the burden of scoring after the departure of Dominic Solanke to Tottenham Hotspur during the summer transfer window.
Semenyo and Solanke established a strong partnership last season, steering Andoni Iraola's side to the top 10 - their best result in the highest tier of English football so far.
The Ghanaian is also expected to link up with Evanilson, who was signed from FC Porto this season for a massive £31.5 million, per the Premier League.
Semenyo nets first goal of season
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Antoine Semenyo scored his first goal of the campaign in AFC Bournemouth's game against Nottingham Forest.
The Ghanaian, having taken on Dominic Solanke's goal-scoring mantle, showed his skills with an awe-inspiring display to help his team earn the draw.
The Cherries travelled to the City Grounds for an opening-day clash with the Tricky Trees, with the host breaking an early deadlock through Chris Wood.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
