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Aston Villa’s Samatta embittered despite milestones in Bournemouth loss

Mbwana Samatta admitted to feeling disappointed despite scoring in Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League defeat to Bournemouth.

Making his English topflight bow against the Cherries, four records tumbled for the 27-year-old as his beleaguered side returned home empty-handed.

117 - Mbwana Samatta is the first Tanzanian to feature in the @PremierLeague, whilst Tanzania will become the 117th different nation to be represented in the competition. Global. #BOUAVL pic.twitter.com/5IX0t8kVO4

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) February 1, 2020

In his post-match reaction, the Tanzania international claimed team results are more essential than personal accolades.