Ghana Winger Kamaldeen Sulemana celebrated his 23rd birthday with a goal and said he is happy he ended his English Premier League goal drought while hoping to add more goals to his play.
He said this in a post-game interview after scoring in Southampton’s 3-1 loss to AFC Bournemouth with Sulemana’s goal being the consolation for The Saints.
After receiving a pass from strike partner Paul Onuachu at the edge of the penalty box, Sulemana took a touch before slamming the ball past Kepa Arrizabalaga in Bournemouth’s post to reduce Southampton’s deficit to 2-1.
However, Ghana Black Stars teammate Antoine Semenyo, set up Marcus Tavernier to score Bournemouth’s third goal and kill the tie.
The goal was Sulemana’s first in the EPL since scoring against Liverpool in the 2022-2023 season and he sounded pleased with the effort while hoping to score more.
“This is my first Premier League goal in two years. I’m glad that the goal came and hopefully I can add more to the team. The coach has given me confidence, not just the coach but the players who trust in me and try to find me when they come on the pitch.”
In his post-game address, Southampton manager, Ivan Juric, praised Sulemana for his improving his performance. (Click highlighted text to read full story)
