Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo expressed his excitement after providing the crucial assist for the winning goal that secured Ghana’s qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
The 23-year-old came off the bench and set up Ernest Nuamah for the decisive goal in Kumasi, helping the Black Stars come from behind to secure their spot in the tournament.
“That was a good game, tough game and the pitch was not so good and the opposition surprised us, they were really good and of course, I am happy to say I came off to provide the assist for the winner,” he told AFCB TV ahead of the game against Stoke City in the EFL Cup.
In the same AFCON qualification, Semenyo had played a crucial role by getting Ghana a vital win in Kumasi when he climbed off the bench to score a late winner against Angola in Chris Hughton’s first game as Black Stars coach.
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After making his debut under Otto Addo in June 2022, Semenyo has established himself as an important player for the four-time African champions and is expected to join the team in subsequent matches as the 2023 AFCON and approaches.
“It’s [the AFCON] going to be tough but I am ready to embrace that challenge,” he added.
