Heartwarming Moment As Semenyo’s Father Sees Him Off to England for Club Duties
- Antoine Semenyo shared a touching moment with his father, Larry Semenyo, following Ghana’s victory over Mali
- The Bournemouth forward is now set to return to England after wrapping up Ghana’s September 2026 World Cup qualifiers on a high
- Up next for him at club level is a challenging Premier League clash against Brighton on Saturday, September 13
Antoine Semenyo had a heartwarming experience on his way back to England after playing his part in Ghana’s hard-fought victory over Mali in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The 25-year-old forward was spotted at Kotoka International Airport walking alongside his father, Larry Semenyo, as the pair enjoyed a light conversation.
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Semenyo enjoys father-and-son moment with his dad
The scene, captured in a video posted by sports blogger officialmeatpie18 on Instagram, quickly drew attention from fans online.
Supporters filled the comment section with mixed reactions.
patrickofei wrote:
"Ghana is proud of you. Thank you for serving the motherland. God bless you."
kwasi_sarkcess_ added:
"Semenyo, u really work hard 👏"
efyastonevy dropped love emojis:
"❤️❤️❤️"
Not all messages were glowing, as Muntalabere took a swipe at the striker:
"Your son did not play anything yesterday."
Watch Semenyo's moment with his dad:
How Semenyo performed in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Semenyo featured in both matches against Chad and Mali but endured a frustrating spell in front of goal.
His tireless running, powerful one-on-one ability, and pressing were evident, yet his finishing let him down.
Against Chad, he squandered several clear chances that could have sealed the contest.
See his chance against Chad:
The clash with Mali offered another opportunity, but he miscued a decent opening late in the first half.
Watch the missed opportunity:
Despite his struggles, Alexander Djiku’s scrappy strike early in the second half was enough to secure victory for Ghana and keep them top of Group I.
The forward will now return to Bournemouth, eager to rediscover his sharpness.
His first assignment comes against Brighton and Hove Albion on September 13, according to Flashscore.
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Encouragingly, his club form has been far more productive. Semenyo has contributed to every goal the Cherries have scored in the Premier League this season.
He opened with a brace against Liverpool in a match marred by racist abuse, set up Marcus Tavernier’s winner against Wolves, and played a role in Evanilson’s strike that stunned Tottenham.
His performance has not gone unnoticed, earning him a nomination for the Premier League Player of the Month Award following his explosive start to the 2025/26 campaign.
The road to the award, however, will not be easy, as noted by Ghanasoccernet.
Semenyo faces competition from Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, Liverpool duo Hugo Ekitike and Dominik Szoboszlai, Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, Chelsea’s Joao Pedro, Everton’s Jack Grealish, and Arsenal’s Ricardo Calafiori.
For the striker, the hope is that his spark at club level can soon be replicated in national colours as Ghana edges closer to sealing World Cup qualification.
The Bournemouth star has contributed three goal involvements in as many games, including a brilliant brace against Liverpool.
Semenyo's dad hails him as the 'best footballer'
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Antoine Semenyo’s father, Lary, proudly hailed his son as the “best footballer” in a heartwarming video captured at Kotoka International Airport.
The former Okwahu United forward could not hide his joy after learning that his son had been ranked among the standout performers in the Premier League.
Source: YEN.com.gh
