(left to right) Bruno Fernandes, David Raya, Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, Nico O’Reilly, Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki with their PFA Premier League team of the yeard awards during the PFA Awards 2026 at Manchester Opera House. Picture date: Tuesday August 25, 2026. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty Images)Antoine Semenyo has made history by becoming the first Ghanaian footballer to be named in the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) Premier League Team of the Year.His inclusion is a landmark achievement and recognition of the powerful impression he made during an outstanding campaign with Manchester City.The forwards influence was clear from his first appearance for City. On January 10, 2026, Semenyo made his debut in a remarkable 10-1 Emirates FA Cup victory over Exeter City. He scored in the 54th minute, created another goal in the 49th and was named Man of the Match.Just three days later, he produced another memorable display against Newcastle United in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final. Semenyo scored twice in Citys 2-0 win, although VAR ruled out one effort after Erling Haaland was judged offside and to have obstructed goalkeeper Nick Pope.Those early performances set the tone for a significant spell at Manchester City. Semenyo brought pace, strength and directness to the attack, quickly becoming a player capable of changing matches.His PFA selection places him alongside Erling Haaland, Igor Thiago and other Premier League stars. For Ghanaian football, Semenyos achievement represents a historic step and a proud moment.



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