- Black Stars striker Antoine Semenyo came out on top in his much-anticipated duel with Mohammed Kudus
- The 25-year-old delivered a dazzling display as Bournemouth shocked Kudus and Tottenham Hotspur
- His performance has since won the admiration of fans online, with several Arsenal supporters even calling for their club to secure his signature
Antoine Semenyo is fast becoming one of the brightest stars in the Premier League this season.
The Ghanaian forward produced another spirited performance as Bournemouth ended Tottenham Hotspur’s perfect start to the campaign.
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How Semenyo dominated Mohammed Kudus and Tottenham
The 25-year-old was relentless on the left flank, tormenting defenders with his pace, power and direct play.
Not even his compatriot Mohammed Kudus, who has been one of Spurs’ most exciting players this season, could stop him as Bournemouth sealed all three points, thanks to Evanilson, per Sky Sports.
The numbers told part of the story. According to Sofascore, Semenyo registered 48 touches, delivered two key passes, completed four dribbles, and won nine duels overall.
He also contributed defensively, making two tackles and winning a pair of aerial battles, earning him a solid rating of 6.9.
But beyond the statistics, his energy and direct running were what truly caught the eye.
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Pedro Porro struggled to cope with him all afternoon, as Semenyo continuously drove at the right side of Tottenham’s defence.
The game also brought a direct Ghanaian showdown. At one point, Semenyo muscled Kudus off the ball on the touchline, recycling possession to spark another attack. It was a moment that summed up his dominance.
Watch Semenyo’s highlights against Spurs:
Former West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green even suggested that Kudus shared part of the blame for Evanilson’s decisive goal, pointing out that he should have helped Porro cover Semenyo’s raids down that channel.
Fans praise Semenyo
Semenyo’s fiery performance sparked lively reactions across social media. Many were quick to draw comparisons with some of the league’s top wingers.
@NanaK_Baidoo boldly suggested:
“Arsenal should have gone for him rather than wasting millions on Madueke.”
@ArsenalKendrick, dyed-in-the-wool Gunner, wrote:
“Semenyo plays better than Martinelli.”
@xtopspur, a Spurs supporter, decried:
“He put my right-back on strings all game brev.”
@soul_shepherdd was in awe:
“His shot power is insane.”
@234darl praised:
“What a brilliant player; I’d love him at United.”
@EviStunna summed up:
“What a player… There is something nice about players who are good at both feet.”
Semenyo to play for Black Stars in the upcoming 2026 FIFA WCQ
With the Premier League weekend behind him, Semenyo now turns his focus to international duty.
He will join the Black Stars camp as Otto Addo’s men prepare for the September round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Ghana face Chad in N’Djamena on September 4 before hosting Mali four days later.
Fans will be eager to see if Semenyo can carry his club form into the national team and provide the spark needed for another strong qualifying campaign.
Semenyo reacts after beating Kudus’ Tottenham
In an earlier report, YEN.com.gh highlighted Antoine Semenyo’s reaction after Bournemouth’s hard-fought 1-0 win over Mohammed Kudus’ Tottenham in North London.
The Black Stars forward opened up on the game, expressing both his frustrations and the positives he took from the memorable victory.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
