Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan has expressed his admiration for Antoine Semenyo following the striker’s remarkable performance against the Central African Republic (CAR). The Black Stars secured their spot in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a 2-1 win over the Wild Beasts in Kumasi last Thursday. The visiting team initially took a surprising lead thanks to Louis Mafouta, but Mohammed Kudus managed to level the score late in the first half.
9/10 times a striker tries to score here. But Semenyo was selfless and I appreciate that.pic.twitter.com/mHOnMwVnc6
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) September 7, 2023
Antoine Semenyo, stepping onto the field in the second half to substitute Inaki Williams, had an immediate and significant influence. He orchestrated the winning goal, setting up Ernest Numah. The Bournemouth striker brought a burst of energy and dynamism during his brief appearance, earning praise from Ghana’s all-time top scorer, Asamoah Gyan, who expressed his admiration with a simple tweet on (X) accompanied by fire emojis.
On the other hand, Ghana’s coach, Chris Hughton, believes his team could have secured a more comfortable and controlled victory in the game.
Antoine Semenyo 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿🔥🔥🔥
— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) September 7, 2023
“In my perspective, it always comes down to the ending, and in this case, the ending is that we emerged victorious in the game. I believe that we could have secured a more comfortable victory with a greater goal margin,” he remarked. “Our journey in international football demands adaptability, as player availability can vary from one game to the next. Therefore, we strive to make the most of the time we have.”
The Black Stars have successfully secured their spot in the upcoming AFCON, as have Angola, who clinched the second position in Group E of the qualifiers.
