‘I call him the modern N’Golo Kante’ - Thomas-Asante on Caleb Yirenkyi’s persona
Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has praised Ghanaian youngster Caleb Yirenkyi, comparing the midfielder to France international N’Golo Kante.
Coventry City head coach Frank Lampard has praised Caleb Yirenkyi for his contribution to the team's win over Plymouth. According to 3News, Lampard commended the young Ghanaian player for his impressive performance.
The win was a 4-2 victory in a Carabao Cup second-round tie. Daily Post Nigeria reports that Caleb Yirenkyi made a sublime pass that led to Taiwo Awoniyi's goal in the fifth minute. Awoniyi then assisted Jack Rudoni for the second goal two minutes later.
Lampard was quoted by Daily Post Nigeria as saying that Awoniyi showed his qualities in the game, getting a goal and an assist. However, there is no direct quote from Lampard about Caleb Yirenkyi's performance.
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