Ghana star Antoine Semenyo scores and assist on Manchester City debut

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo capped off an impressive debut for Manchester City, scoring and registering an assist in the sides’ heavy win over Exeter City in the English FA Cup competition.

The Black Stars attacker, who joined the Citizens on Friday morning was swiftly handed a starting role, as Manchester City cruised to a resounding 10-1 victory over the lower-tier club in the round 3 of the Cup competition on Saturday, held at the Etihad Stadium.

Semenyo lasted 64 minutes, playing a pivotal role in the Premier League giants emphatic victory over their opponent. The Ghana international assisted Rico Lewis in the 49^th-minute before netting his debut goal for the club in the 54^th-minute following an assist from Rayan Cherki.

Having made an impressive start to Manchester City debut, the former AFC Bournemouth star will be hoping to maintain his momentum throughout the campaign.

The Ghana international completed a high-profile switch to Manchester City in the current transfer window, signing a five-and-a-half-year deal that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2031.

Semenyo enjoyed a meteoric rise to become one of the Premier League’s most feared forwards, earning him a significant move to Manchester City for a reported £65 million transfer fee.

Born in London to Ghanaian parents, Semenyo started his professional career at Bristol City before loan spells at Bath City, Newport County and Sunderland, further honing his craft.

After impressing at Ashton Gate, Bournemouth spotted his potential and captured his signature midway through the 2022/23 season from where his career has gone from strength to strength ever since.

Semenyo established himself as one Bournemouth’s most consistent performers this season, racking up 10 goals and providing three assists in the Premier League, further underlining his growing influence in England’s top flight.

Throughout his spell at the Bournemouth, the 25-year-old Ghanaian forward made 110 appearances for the Cherries, scoring 32 goals and registering 13 assists across all competitions.