Ally Samatta had mixed emotions after scoring his first goal for Aston Villa in defeat at Bournemouth.

The January signing, who became the first player from Tanzania to feature in the Premier League, headed home his maiden goal for Villa in the 70th minute at Vitality Stadium.

“We are disappointed as a group because we didn't get what we wanted," he told Villa TV.

“It's always hard to lose a game but we'll keep our focus on the next games."

He added: “It's okay when you score goals as a striker.

“I came here two weeks ago and everybody is looking forward to seeing me score goals.

“But when you lose a game you cannot be happy because, as a group, we have to win together and lose together.

“I scored but I'm disappointed because of the result."

Despite the dejection, Samatta admitted a dream came true against the Cherries on the south coast as he reflected on his Premier League debut.

“That was my dream, always when I was a kid, until today," he said.

“It's a dream come true and for everybody in Tanzania it was a dream to see a Tanzanian player play in the Premier League."