Ghanaian winger Kamaldeen Sulemana was on the scoresheet for Southampton, but his goal proved to be only a consolation as the Saints fell 3-1 to AFC Bournemouth at St Mary’s Stadium.
Burkina Faso international Dango Ouattara opened the scoring for Bournemouth before goals from Ryan Christie and Marcus Tavernier secured an important victory for the visitors.
Kamaldeen found the net in the 72nd minute but was substituted 13 minutes later, making way for Cameron Archer.
Despite the loss, the 23-year-old remains focused on improving his game. Speaking after the match, he acknowledged the team’s effort but admitted he needs to be more clinical.
“I think the coach was quite happy with the effort we put in. We gave our all, we created a lot of chances, but obviously, our quality wasn’t the best. Personally, I had three shots, none of them was on target until the goal. I think I should do better, and we should take our chances better,” Kamaldeen told the club’s official website.
He also noted the challenge posed by Bournemouth’s attacking threat: “The game is based on second balls, and once [Bournemouth] pick up a couple, it’s quite dangerous with the attack and confidence they have. I think we were more direct in the second half.”
Since the appointment of Ivan Juric as head coach in December 2024, Kamaldeen has been working his way into the starting lineup. He has now made 13 Premier League appearances this season, registering one goal.
