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05 Nov

Bournemouth’s Semenyo Motivated By Trial Rejections

Wontumi1SportsBournemouth, Semenyo

Antoine Semenyo’s goals for Bournemouth have caught the eye this season, with his latest effort setting the club on its way to a first ever win over defending Premier League champions Manchester City. The 24-year-old has firmly established himself in the Cherries’ starting XI, is a regular for Ghana and has been linked with moves to the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle, but his path to the game’s elite has demanded patience, perseverance and faith. Semenyo, a Christian who prays before and during games, endured more than his fair share of rejections during his teenage years, with unsuccessful…

08 Jul

Antoine Semenyo Signs Five Year Contract Extension With Bournemouth

Wontumi1SportsAntoine Semenyo, Bournemouth

Ghana striker Antoine Semenyo has signed a new five-year contract with Premier League club AFC Bournemouth. A key member of our squad is here to stay ✍️ Five more years, @antoinesemenyo1 👏 pic.twitter.com/lcSIucGRkd — AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) July 8, 2024 Semenyo joined the Cherries in the January 2023 transfer window from Championship side Bristol City. During his initial half-season, he made 11 Premier League appearances and scored one goal. However, the 24-year-old excelled in his first full season under manager Andoni Iraola, featuring in 36 matches across all competitions. Semenyo scored eight league goals and provided two assists. Following his impressive 2023/24 season,…

29 Sep

Arsenal facing injury crisis ahead of Bournemouth clash

Evans ManassehSportsArsenal, Bournemouth, injury

Arsenal may be facing an injury crisis within their squad as they prepare to face Bournemouth in the Premier League this weekend. Speaking to the media on Friday, manager Mikel Arteta said up to six players may not make the trip to the Vitality Stadium. Arteta revealed that Rice “hasn’t trained yet. We have another session in an hour or two and will have more news about him today.” According to the Spaniard, Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, and Gabriel Martinelli have also not trained too. Fabio Vieira and William Saliba, who missed the Carabao Cup win over Brentford, would need…

23 Aug

English Premier League: Alexis Mac Allister’s red card against Bournemouth is overturned

Evans ManassehSportsAlexis Mac Allister, Bournemouth, EPL, red card

Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister’s red card in Saturday’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth has been overturned following a successful appeal. The Argentina midfielder, 24, was sent off and suspended for three matches after he clipped Ryan Christie’s foot in the 58th minute at Anfield. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said the decision was “harsh”. The Reds appealed and the Football Association’s Independent Regulatory Commission removed the suspension. “An independent regulatory commission has removed Alexis Mac Allister’s three-match suspension following a claim of wrongful dismissal,” the FA said. Match of the Day host Gary Lineker had described the sending off decision as “nonsense” on social…

09 Feb

Bournemouth Manager Impressed With Ghana Forward Antoine Semenyo’s Debut Display

Wontumi2SportsAntoine Semenyo, Bournemouth, Gary O'neil

Bournemouth manager Gary O'neil has hailed the performance of Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo on his debut. The winter signing from Bristol City was handed his debut in the English Premier League clash against Brighton on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Semenyo was only denied a debut goal following brilliant defending by the Seagulls at the Amex Park. O'neil believes the 23-year-old forward will be a threat for Premier League defenders as the season grows. "They (Semenyo and Traore) did well. Like I said they were part of the reason why we were a threat today. The new boys settled well and…

27 Jan

Ghana Striker Antoine Semenyo Undergoing Bournemouth Medical – Reports

Wontumi2SportsAntoine Semenyo, Bournemouth, Bristol City

Bristol City striker Antoine Semenyo is reportedly undergoing a medical at Bournemouth ahead of a proposed move to the club. It is understood that the 23-year-old will seal a permanent move to the Premier League side after his explosive form at the Championship side. The Ghana international has been a long term target of the Cherries, who are desperate for oxygen after their struggles in the English top-flight. Bristol City initially have rejected two quick-fire offers for Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth with the second totalling £10million but appears an agreement has now been reached for the transfer of the player.…

04 Jan

Bournemouth Preparing 20 Million Euros To Sign Bristol City Duo

Wontumi2SportsAlex Scott, Antoine Semenyo, Bournemouth, Bristol City

Bournemouth are in talks to sign Bristol City duo Antoine Semenyo and Alex Scott in the January transfer window, GHANAsoccernet.com has gathered. The Premier League side is set to splash the hefty fee from new owner Bill Foley in this transfer window. Foley is set to make funds available to Cherries boss Gary O’Neil this month to strengthen his squad and they have their sights on forward Semenyo and midfielder Scott. "We’re going to be active, and we need to get active quickly. We're talking more than one!", Bournemouth new owner said. Semenyo and Scott have been outstanding for Bristol City…

14 Dec

Actor Michael B. Jordan Buys Stake Of UK Club Bournemouth

Wontumi2Showbiz, SportsBournemouth, Michael B. Jordan, Premier League

American actor Michael B. Jordan is part of the new ownership group of Premier League club Bournemouth. The club announced Tuesday that billionaire Bill Foley’s takeover has been ratified by the league and that the “Creed” actor has a minority stake. Previous owner Maxim Demin sold his 100% stake to Black Knight Football Club, of which Foley is the managing general partner. Foley's Cannae Holdings announced in a separate statement that the Las Vegas-based firm paid $126 million for a 50.1% stake in the partnership. Foley, a 77-year-old American businessman who also owns the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights, will assume…