{
  "id": 1444050,
  "title": "Semenyo grateful to surpass boyhood idol Yeboah’s Premier League record",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/semenyo-grateful-to-surpass-boyhood-idol-yeboahs-premier-league-record",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T07:24:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/semenyo-grateful-to-surpass-boyhood-idol-yeboahs-premier-league-record/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian footballer Antoine Semenyo has expressed gratitude for surpassing the goal-scoring record set by his childhood hero, Tony Yeboah in the Premier League. The 26-year-old forward had an impressive 2026 season in England, netting 17 goals in the league, thereby becoming the most prolific goalscorer for the Ghanaian national team in a single Premier League campaign.\n\nSemenyo's record-breaking year also saw him play every minute of Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup journey, which culminated in the team reaching the Round of 32. Although the Black Stars lost 0-0 to England in their group stage match, Semenyo's personal achievement carries a special significance for him, reflecting the impact Yeboah had on him during his formative years. \"Tony Yeboah is a player I always looked up to,\" Semenyo told CNN, praising other African stars like Didier Drogba who played in the Premier League and inspired him to follow in their footsteps.\n\nThe Ghanaian striker's performance not only established him as a key player for his club and country but also aims to inspire the next generation, just as Yeboah, Gyan, and Drogba inspired him. Semenyo hopes that his success will serve as a motivation for young players to pursue their dreams, mirroring the influence of his idols on him. Despite a recent Community Shield loss to Arsenal, Semenyo is set to play a crucial role as Ghana's football team begins its new Premier League season under the guidance of manager Enzo Maresca.",
  "summary": "Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo says he is grateful to have surpassed the long-standing Premier League goalscoring record of his boyhood idol, Tony Yeboah. The 26-year-old enjoyed a remarkable 2026 campaign in England’s top flight, scoring 17 league goals to become the Ghanaian player with the most goals in a single Premier League season. Semenyo’s record-breaking […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}