Ghana striker Antoine Semenyo has hailed Michael Essien as the greatest Ghanaian footballer to have ever graced the English Premier League.
Over the years, several Ghanaian stars, including John Paintsil, John Mensah, Sulley Muntari, Tony Yeboah, the late Christian Atsu, and Essien himself, have featured in England’s top flight.
In a rapid-fire Q&A session with BR Football, Semenyo—who has been in fine form for AFC Bournemouth this season—didn’t hesitate to pick two-time Premier League winner Michael Essien as the standout Ghanaian to have played in the league.
Essien enjoyed a stellar nine-year spell at Chelsea, establishing himself as a club legend while winning multiple trophies, including the UEFA Champions League and the FA Cup.
Meanwhile, Semenyo recently marked his 50th appearance for Bournemouth, becoming only the second Ghanaian to achieve consecutive double figures in goals and assists in English football.
The forward has been pivotal for the Cherries this season, scoring seven Premier League goals and adding two in the FA Cup, helping the team reach the quarterfinals of the prestigious tournament.
Semenyo will be eager to maintain his form when Bournemouth faces Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
Quizzing Antoine Semenyo on Ghanaians in the Premier League 🇬ðŸ‡
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— B/R Football (@brfootball) March 7, 2025