Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo has spoken up about getting racially abused during an English Premier League game against Liverpool.

Semenyo was racially abused by an individual at Anfield during AFC Bournemouth’s game against The Reds in the opening game of the 2025-2026 season.

The incident took place when Semenyo moved to the touchline to effect a throw-in leading with the incident leading to widespread condemnation and an arrest of the individual.

The male individual was subsequently arrested but released on conditional bail that had him banned from watching all football games at a stadium in the United Kingdom.

Speaking on the issue in a video posted by Bournemouth, the Black Stars player says the racism incident touched a nerve.

Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth celebrates after he scores a goal to make it 3-1 during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Fulham (Photo by Robin Jones – AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)

“I think I’m a strong individual so when things like that happen, I always just try to move on but with the Liverpool incident, it definitely, definitely touched a nerve. I was nearly at breaking point to be honest” Semenyo said.

Antoine Semenyo Photo Courtesy: AFC Bournemouth

Semenyo scored twice after getting racially abused against Liverpool and has gone to register 10 goal contributions and helped Ghana to qualify to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Scroll down to watch video

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“I’m a strong individual so when things like this happen, I always just try to move on but with the Liverpool incident, it definitely struck a nerve”

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