AFC Bournemouth manager, Andoni Iraola, has eulogized Ghana international Antoine Semenyo following his side’s Premier League opener stalemate against West Ham United.
The Black Stars forward was a second half substitute when Bournemouth played a 1-1 draw on home turf against West Ham on Saturday.
He climbed off the bench in the 75th minute and made his presence felt, helping the side to level pegging few minutes to full time.
Semenyo provided the assist for Dominic Solanke equalizer at the Vitality Stadium.
West Ham had taken an early second half lead through Jarrod Bowen before the introduction of Semenyo.
“I think overall, the subs were impactful in the game, with Semenyo, Justin Kluivert. They were all valuable,” he said after the game.
Semenyo was making a return to competitive action after missing the tail end of last season due to injury.
His comeback is huge boost for Black Stars manager Chris Hughton, who will need his men sharp in the AFCON qualifier against the Central African Republic in September.
