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Antoine Semenyo names Asamoah Gyan and Andre Ayew as players he looks up to

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Ghanaian forward, Antoine Semenyo, has revealed that he looks up to legendary players Asamoah Gyan and Andre Ayew for inspiration and guidance in his football career.

Semenyo, who is currently in his second season in the Premier League with AFC Bournemouth, has been in great form this season, scoring eight goals and providing two assists. The 24-year-old striker is determined to carry his impressive performances into the upcoming World Cup qualifiers for the Black Stars against Mali and the Central African Republic next month.

In an interview with Premier League TV, Semenyo expressed his admiration for Gyan and Ayew and the impact they have had on his career. He mentioned how Ayew, who is currently playing alongside him, and Gyan, who occasionally attends games, have offered him valuable advice and encouragement.

Semenyo shared some of the advice he received from the veteran players, stating that they both emphasized the importance of hard work, consistency, and pushing oneself to reach new heights. He acknowledged the significance of having role models like Gyan and Ayew, whom he watched and admired while growing up as a Ghanaian football fan.

The young striker, who has already scored two goals for Ghana, including one in a crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola, is expected to be included in the Black Stars squad for the upcoming matches.

With the guidance and support of his idols, Semenyo is determined to make a significant impact for his national team and continue his impressive run of form in the Premier League. Ghanaian football fans will be eagerly anticipating his performances in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers as he looks to follow in the footsteps of his heroes, Gyan and Ayew.

Head of content and Editor-at-large at Ghanafuo.com – Dickson Ofori Siaw is a blunt writer who loves to make his readers see "the other perspectives of a news story". Follow me on Twitter @kwadwo_dost