AFC Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has heaped praise on Antoine Semenyo following the Ghanaian forward’s standout performance in Friday night’s 3-1 victory over Fulham.
Semenyo stole the spotlight at the Vitality Stadium, scoring a second-half brace to overturn a deficit after Ryan Sessegnon had put the visitors ahead.
His contribution also included an assist for Justin Kluivert’s spectacular goal, helping the Cherries secure all three points and climb to second place in the Premier League standings.
Speaking after the match, Iraola highlighted Semenyo’s confidence and steady development.
“He is a player with confidence; he is growing every season. He has earned his way to the Premier League and is improving and improving,” he said.
“He is adding things to his game. I hope he can get even better. I’m trying to make him not on the numbers, he won’t be better because he scores one goal more, because he helps the team more,” he added.
Semenyo’s impressive form this season has seen him net six goals so far.
He now turns his focus to international duty, preparing to represent Ghana in the final round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers against the Central African Republic and Comoros later this month.
