From non-league to FA Cup hero - Semenyo caps rise with 'incredible' goal
Antoine Semenyo capped his rise on Saturday at Wembley with an "incredible" goal. Eight years ago, he was on loan at non-league Bath City. The 26-year-old joined City from Bournemouth in January.
Semenyo's 72nd-minute strike sealed a 16th major trophy for boss Pep Guardiola and 20 pieces of silverware overall in his 10 years. Semenyo told BBC Sport, "It has happened a couple of times in training - it happened perfectly today." He added, "As a kid I have always wanted to be playing for the top teams - it took a long time to get there, but I am grateful." Paul Robinson said, "It was just brilliant from Antoine Semenyo...That, for me, is one of the goals of the season." City beat interest from Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham to his signature. He netted on his debut in a 10-1 third-round trouncing of Exeter. Semenyo has been involved in more FA Cup goals than any team-mate this season. He is the first Ghanaian player to score in an FA Cup final. City recovered from heartbreak in losing the past two finals against Crystal Palace and Manchester United.
City confirmed a cup double this season. City added the FA Cup to the Carabao Cup triumph here in March against Arsenal, helping City become the first side to win 100% of their games across both competitions. Marc Guehi joined from Crystal Palace for £20m.
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Antoine Semenyo's journey from non-league football to FA Cup hero has captured the imagination of fans. His recent performance has sparked discussions about his value to the team - but what does it all mean?
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