Debut Dynamo: Semenyo Lights Up Manchester City's FA Cup Initiation
10 January 2026
Debut Sparks Instant Impact
Antony Semenyo wasted little time adapting to his new club, Manchester City, making his debut a day after completing his move.
Building the Moment
City announced the Ghana international had joined from Bournemouth for 65 million pounds.
Semenyo's Early Contributions
Manager Pep Guardiola handed him a starting berth in the third round FA Cup clash with Exeter City.
Semenyo soon left his mark, setting up City’s fifth goal by Rico Lewis in the 49th minute before scoring his first for the club at 54.
Record and Context
Opta stats later showed he became the first player to score and assist on his City debut across competitions since Sergio Aguero against Swansea City in August 2011.
The goal came from a through ball from Ryan Cherki to the new arrival from midfield, who burst into the box and tucked it past the advancing Exeter keeper.
The closing notes: And yes, it is January dont start drafting parade routes just yet. Punchline: If cups were cookies, City just baked a dozen. Punchline 2: Semenyo's debut proves you can score and assist in one go, now thats efficient multitasking.
