Antoine Semenyo Makes History With Match-Winning Goal as Manchester City FC Lift FA Cup
Antoine Semenyo delivered the decisive moment for Manchester City FC after scoring the winning goal in their 1-0 triumph over Chelsea FC in the final of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium.
The Ghanaian forward produced a moment of brilliance late in the contest, finishing with a clever back-heeled effort from an Erling Haaland delivery to beat goalkeeper Robert Sánchez and hand City another major trophy under Pep Guardiola.
The goal secured a domestic cup double for the Premier League champions and capped another memorable occasion at Wembley for the Manchester club.
Semenyo’s strike also saw him make history as the first Ghanaian footballer to score in a men’s FA Cup final, further underlining his remarkable rise during the 2025/26 campaign.
The 26-year-old joined Manchester City midway through the season after impressing with AFC Bournemouth, and he has quickly established himself as one of the most influential attacking players in the league.
His outstanding form has already earned him a nomination for the 2025/26 Premier League Player of the Season award.
Across spells with Bournemouth and Manchester City this season, Semenyo has registered 16 league goals and four assists, emerging as one of the Premier League’s standout performers.
The Black Stars attacker continues to strengthen his reputation on both the domestic and international stage, with his latest Wembley heroics adding another major milestone to an exceptional season.
