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Semenyo says his younger brother sees him as a “role model” and, although they “always bicker”, the ambition is to one day face off against each other in the Premier League.<\/p>\n
Football certainly runs in the blood, as their father Larry had spells for Okwahu United and Advance Stars in the Ghana Premier League.<\/p>\n
But, having been born and raised in London, Antoine did not get much of a chance to appreciate his talents.<\/p>\n
“When we were kids, he used to go and play for some local teams,” he explained.<\/p>\n
“All our family members remind us that he was the best, that he’s better than us, and they rave on about it all the time.<\/p>\n
“But there’s no footage, so unfortunately we didn’t get to see that.”<\/p>\n
After games, Semenyo still receives feedback from his father, who was elated when Antoine received his first Ghana call-up in 2022.<\/p>\n
“My mum was crying on the phone. Dad doesn’t really jump up too much, but he was so excited,” Semenyo revealed.<\/p>\n
“It’s an honour to play for Ghana. It’s just a dream come true.<\/p>\n
“I love going back to our home country and seeing family, seeing friends as well. They’re so eager about football.”<\/p>\n
Semenyo’s faith is also inspired by his family, even if his parents’ church-going on Sundays made it “hard to get to games”.<\/p>\n
“I want to learn more about God and what he’s done in my life,” said Semenyo, who attends church himself whenever he can.<\/p>\n
He also speaks to a pastor on the touchline at the Vitality Stadium before every home game, crediting the ritual with improving his mentality.<\/p>\n
Off the pitch, Semenyo continues to study the Bible, but also splits his spare time between gaming, walking his 10-month-old dog Bailey and chatting with team-mates as part of Bournemouth’s unofficial coffee club.<\/p>\n
“It’s Alex Scott, James Hill, Marcus Tavernier, Ryan Christie from time to time, Dean Huijsen as well,” he said.<\/p>\n
“We just go after training and sit there for three, four hours, to spend time with each other.<\/p>\n
“I feel like that chemistry that we have off the pitch goes on to the pitch.”<\/p>\n