Black Stars ahead Antoine Semenyo has hailed Michael Essien as the best Ghanaian footballer to have ever graced the Premier League.
Essien, who loved a distinguished profession with Chelsea, made historical past as the primary Ghanaian to win the English top-flight title.
Whereas different notable Ghanaian gamers comparable to Tony Yeboah, Sulley Muntari, Andre Ayew, and Jordan Ayew have additionally left their mark within the Premier League, Semenyo believes none have reached the heights Essien achieved throughout his time in England.
[It] must be Michael Essien
The Bournemouth ahead said in an interview with BR Soccer when requested concerning the biggest Ghanaian participant in Premier League historical past.
I need to say Asamoah Gyan only for what he is carried out at Sunderland, however yeah, Michael Essien, he is the GOAT.
Essien’s Premier League profession was nothing in need of outstanding. Throughout his tenure with Chelsea, he made 168 appearances, scoring 17 objectives and offering 10 assists.
His contributions had been instrumental in securing two Premier League titles for the Blues in 2006 and 2010, solidifying his legacy as one among Ghana’s best soccer exports.
Semenyo this season
Antoine Semenyo has been operating riot for Bournemouth this season. The ahead has performed 26 matches for the Cherries and have scored 7 objectives, offering 4 assists.
Semenyo will probably be hoping so as to add extra objectives to his tally earlier than the top of the season and could be searching for to attain for Ghana within the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification video games towards Chad and Madagasacar.
The Black Stars are poised for motion to make it to the Mundial after failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of NAtions
