Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo has enjoyed a fairytale start to life at Manchester City after delivering a stunning performance on his debut in the FA Cup, according to a report by Sportblog247.com on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

The 26-year-old striker marked his first appearance for the English champions with a goal and an assist in City’s emphatic 10–1 victory over Exeter City on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

Handed a starting role just a day after completing his move from Bournemouth, Semenyo made an immediate impression. His intelligent movement and composure on the ball troubled the Exeter defence throughout the match, as he set up City’s fifth goal before calmly finding the net himself. His performance was widely hailed as one of the most impressive debut displays in recent Manchester City history.

Semenyo’s outstanding outing earned him the Man of the Match award, his first individual honour in City colours. In just 64 minutes of action, he recorded a 93 percent pass completion rate, created a clear-cut chance, and finished with a goal and an assist, earning a 9.5 rating on Sofascore. Sharing the moment on social media, the Ghana international posted a photo with his award and captioned it, “God is great.”

The debut also saw Semenyo etch his name into the club’s history books, becoming the first Manchester City player since Sergio Agüero in 2011 to score and assist on his debut. Fans were quick to celebrate his impact online, with messages of praise flooding social media platforms.

Attention now turns to Manchester City’s EFL Cup semi-final clash against Newcastle United on January 13, where hopes are high that Semenyo will continue his red-hot form. His record-setting debut further underlines City’s confidence in making him one of the most expensive Ghanaian signings in history.

From late-match heroics at Bournemouth to a historic debut at the Etihad Stadium, Antoine Semenyo is rapidly proving he belongs among football’s elite.