Black Stars striker Antoine Semenyo continues to enjoy a rich vein of form, shining once again for AFC Bournemouth as they edged Brighton 2-1 in a fiery South Coast clash.

Back from international duty with Ghana, the 25-year-old was immediately restored to the starting XI and wasted no time making his mark. His clever assist for Alex Scott’s opener set the tone, before Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma leveled matters after the break.

With the game finely balanced, Semenyo stepped up when it mattered most. A clumsy foul inside the box gave Bournemouth a golden opportunity, and with regular penalty taker Justin Kluivert off the pitch, the Ghanaian forward calmly slotted home what proved to be the winner.

The victory was particularly sweet for the Cherries — their first over Brighton since April 2024 — a milestone not lost on the players.

Reflecting after the match, Semenyo admitted it was not Bournemouth’s most glamorous performance, but a vital one nonetheless:

> “The manager reminded us we hadn’t beaten Brighton for a while. He told us to expect an ugly game, and that’s exactly what happened. But we showed resilience and found a way to win. The mood is perfect, everyone is enjoying training and buzzing to play. You can’t ask for more.”

When asked about potentially taking over penalty duties from Kluivert, Semenyo laughed off the idea:

> “I don’t know. Justin scored a lot last season and hasn’t missed one. But today I had to step up, and thankfully it went in. At the end of the day, it’s about doing what I can for the team.”

With Bournemouth now up to third in the Premier League on nine points, Semenyo’s fine form has quickly made him one of the league’s early standouts.

Interestingly, Manchester United had made moves to sign the Ghanaian over the summer, with discussions reportedly starting as far back as March. However, the deal fell through, leaving Bournemouth to reap the rewards of their in-form star.