Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo responds to racial abuse with a brace against Liverpool on EPL opening weekend
After being subjected to racist taunts by a supporter during the first weekend of the English Premier League, Ghanaian attacker Antoine Semenyo displayed a flawless mindset on Friday night by scoring two goals against Liverpool.
The alleged abuse happened when a supporter targeted Semenyo when he was trying to make a throw-in halfway through the first half.
Instead of being shaken, the 24-year-old striker for the Black Stars used his emotions to create a fantastic performance.
Liverpool gained the lead early in the match that opened the 2025–26 English Premier League season, thanks to the lovely atmosphere that the home crowd produced. In the 37th minute, newcomer Hugo Ekitike opened the goal by jumping on a loose ball inside the penalty area and shooting into the bottom right corner.
Cody Gakpo’s incredible low strike from the edge of the box in the 49th minute doubled the Reds’ lead.
When Antoine Semenyo reacted fastest to a loose ball in the box in the 64th minute, he slotted home to cut the deficit and start Bournemouth’s comeback.
The Ghanaian’s brilliant moment came twelve minutes later when he leveled the score with a perfect shot from the edge of the penalty area into the bottom right corner.
Even though he gave a fantastic effort, AFC Bournemouth was unable to earn a point.
Liverpool secured all three points at full time with late goals from Mohammed Salah in extra time and Federico Chiesa in the 88th minute.
