AFC Bournemouth’s manager, Andoni Iraola has praised Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo following their Premier League season opener draw against West Ham United.
The Black Stars forward entered the match as a substitute in the second half, and his impact was significant as Bournemouth secured a 1-1 draw at home against West Ham on Saturday.
Semenyo came off the bench in the 75th minute and quickly made his presence felt, contributing to the team’s equalizer just minutes before the full-time whistle.
Semenyo played a crucial role in providing the assist for Dominic Solanke’s goal at the Vitality Stadium, leveling the score after West Ham had taken an early second-half lead through Jarrod Bowen.
Reflecting on the match, Iraola commented, “I think overall, the subs were impactful in the game, with Semenyo, Justin Kluivert. They were all valuable,” he said after the game.
Semenyo’s return to competitive action is a significant boost for Black Stars’ manager, Chris Hughton, as he prepares for the upcoming AFCON qualifier against the Central African Republic in September. Semenyo’s sharpness and form will be crucial for the national team.
