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Ghana's Antoine Semenyo Nominated for Premier League Player of the Season

From Ghanaian Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Antoine Semenyo of Manchester City has been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Season award.
  • The Ghana international scored 16 goals and provided four assists in 35 appearances, split between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City.
  • Semenyo faces strong competition from other top players, with the winner decided by fan and expert votes.

Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo has earned a spot on the prestigious eight-man shortlist for the 2025/26 Premier League Player of the Season award, a remarkable achievement for the Ghanaian international.

The Ghana international is nominated alongside his City teammate Erling Haaland, Manchester United talisman Bruno Fernandes, Arsenal trio Gabriel Magalhães, David Raya, and Declan Rice, Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White, and Brentford striker Igor Thiago.

— Ghanaian TimesListing Semenyo's high-profile competitors for the award.

Semenyo's nomination is a testament to his stellar breakthrough campaign, during which he netted 16 goals and contributed four assists across 35 league matches. His impressive performance was divided between AFC Bournemouth, where he started the season in scintillating form, and Manchester City, following a significant £64 million transfer in January 2026.

A season of high-profile excellence, Semenyo earns his spot on the prestigious shortlist following a stunning breakthrough year where he registered 16 goals and four assists in 35 Premier League appearances.

— Ghanaian TimesHighlighting Semenyo's exceptional performance statistics for the season.

His seamless adaptation to Pep Guardiola's system at the Etihad Stadium was immediate, highlighted by his February EA SPORTS Player of the Month award. Semenyo's consistent impact, including opening the scoring in a recent victory over Crystal Palace, underscores his value to City's campaign.

The versatile attacker adapted instantly to life under Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.

— Ghanaian TimesDescribing Semenyo's quick and successful integration into Manchester City's team.

This recognition is particularly significant for Ghanaian football, showcasing the growing influence of its players on the global stage. While Western media often focuses on established stars, Semenyo's journey from Bournemouth to a title-contending Manchester City highlights a narrative of ambition and success that resonates deeply within Ghana. His nomination is a source of national pride, demonstrating the talent emerging from the country and its ability to compete at the highest levels of international football.

He won the February EA SPORTS Player of the Month award after netting three goals in his first five games for City, and most recently opened the scoring in a 3-0 midweek victory over Crystal Palace.

— Ghanaian TimesProviding specific examples of Semenyo's impactful performances for Manchester City.
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Originally published by Ghanaian Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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