Jai Semenyo Explained

Jai Semenyo
Full Name:Jai Erlom Semenyo
Birth Date:2003 7, df=y
Birth Place:England
Height:1.82m
Position:Full-back
Currentclub:Eastleigh
Youthclubs1:Cardiff City
Years1:2022–2024
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:Eastleigh
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Club-Update:25 August 2024 (UTC)

Jai Erlom Semenyo (born 13 July 2003) is a footballer who plays as a full-back for club Eastleigh. Born in England, he has been called up to represent Ghana as a youth international.[1]

Career

On 6 February 2022, Semenyo debuted for Cardiff City in a 3–1 defeat to Liverpool in the FA Cup. On 9 August 2022, debuted at Cardiff City Stadium for Cardiff City in the EFL Cup 3–0 defeat to Portsmouth as a second-half substitute.[2] On 7 June 2024, Cardiff said the player would be leaving the club and the end of June.[3]

On 7 August 2024, Semenyo joined National League side Eastleigh following a successful trial period.[4]

Personal life

Jai is the younger brother of Ghana international footballer Antoine Semenyo.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cardiff City U23 Right Back, JAI SEMENYO(younger brother of Antoine Semenyo) has been named in the Ghana U20(Black Satellites) squad for the 2022 Maurice Revello Tournament(Toulon Tournament) taking place in France. twitter.com.
  2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62387893 Semenyo Cardiff debut
  3. Web site: 2023/24 Retained List Cardiff . 2024-06-07 . www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk . en.
  4. Web site: Official: Jai Semenyo joins the Spitfires. eastleighfc.com. 7 August 2024. 7 August 2024.
  5. Web site: Pride, Ghana, Jai and the rise of a Bristol City star: Interview with Antoine Semenyo's father. bristolworld.com.