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Antoine Semenyo becomes first Ghanaian in PFA Premier League Team of the Year
Antoine Semenyo has become the first Ghanaian footballer to be named in the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Premier League Team of the Year. The achievement marks a historic milestone for Ghanaian players in England’s top flight, a presence that dates back to the early 1990s.
Semenyo earned his selection following a 17-goal campaign during the 2025/26 season. His performance spanned two clubs, as he moved from AFC Bournemouth to Manchester City midway through the year. His inclusion in the professional-voted XI places him alongside prominent players such as Erling Haaland, Igor Thiago, and Bruno Fernandes, the latter of whom received the PFA Players' Player of the Year award.
Semenyo’s season included notable individual performances, such as scoring during Manchester City’s 10-1 FA Cup win against Exeter City in January 2026. Beyond his on-field achievements, the forward has also been noted for his community engagement, including a widely shared gesture of gifting his jersey to a young fan at the Etihad Stadium.
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AFC Bournemouth · Antoine Semenyo · Bruno Fernandes · Manchester City · Professional Footballers’ Association
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Semenyo scored during Manchester City’s 10-1 FA Cup victory against Exeter City on January 10, 2026. ghanasoccernet.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Semenyo played for both AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City during the 2025/26 season. chale.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bruno Fernandes won the PFA Players' Player of the Year award. chale.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Semenyo scored 17 goals during the 2025/26 Premier League season. chale.news
- [● 2 SOURCES] Antoine Semenyo is the first Ghanaian player to be named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year. chale.news · ghanasoccernet.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Antoine Semenyo is the first Ghanaian footballer to be named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year. chale.news · ghanasoccernet.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Semenyo made his Manchester City debut in a 10-1 Emirates FA Cup win against Exeter City. ghanasoccernet.com