AFC Bournemouth have paid a touching tribute to Ghana international Antoine Semenyo, hailing him as a great player after his brilliant display against Premier League champions Liverpool.
AFC Bournemouth have paid a heartfelt tribute to Ghana international Antoine Semenyo following his brilliant performance against Premier League champions Liverpool in the season opener.
Semenyo was the standout player as the 2025/2026 Premier League campaign kicked off in spectacular fashion at Anfield on Friday night.
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What happened
Liverpool kicked off their Premier League title defence with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield, a match that produced incredible moments as captured by Pulse Sports.
After their Community Shield disappointment, Arne Slot’s Reds were again forced to dig deep, this time they prevailed late on to secure all three points in a six-goal thriller.
Four different scorers found the net for the hosts: Hugo Ekitike opened his account on debut, Cody Gakpo added one, Federico Chiesa struck, and a superb super-sub restored the lead after Semenyo briefly equalised following Ekitike’s and Gakpo’s goals. Mohamed Salah then sealed the win.
Despite Liverpool securing a victory, it was Semenyo’s inspiring display that almost turned the tide for the Cherries.
The Ghanaian striker scored both of Bournemouth’s goals, leading his team from a two-goal deficit to nearly snatch a valuable point against the title holders.
What Bournemouth said
Though his efforts were not enough to prevent defeat, Bournemouth made sure to show their appreciation for Semenyo’s outstanding individual performance and resilience.
On their official X account, the club paid tribute to their star forward: “A great player but above all, a great human being. Only a strong character shows such resilience in those circumstances. We love you and are all with you, Antoine.”
Bournemouth’s emotional message not only appreciates Semenyo’s talents on the pitch but also his strong character and importance to the team as the club looks ahead to a challenging Premier League season.
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