2026 CAF Awards: Caleb Yirenkyi battles nine others for Young Player of the Year
Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi has been shortlisted for the Young Player of the Year award at the 2026 CAF Awards, where he will compete with nine other nominees for the continental honour. The 20-year-old earned recognition for his performances for Danish side FC Nordsjælland before completing a move to English Premier League club Coventry City, […]
Antoine Semenyo, the Manchester City forward, has been nominated for CAF's Men's Player of the Year award for the 2026 season. This puts him among the continent's top footballers vying for the prestigious individual accolade. The Ghanaian attacker had a stellar 2025/26 campaign, rapidly making a name for himself at Manchester City after joining from Bournemouth during the winter transfer window.
At the Etihad Stadium, Semenyo contributed both goals and assists as Pep Guardiola's team competed in various domestic competitions. His potential nomination also reflects his significant contributions to the Ghana national team. Semenyo will face off against other African football stars such as Amad Diallo from Ivory Coast, Yoane Wissa from DR Congo, and Ismael Saibari, Achraf Hakimi, Brahim Diaz, Ismaila Sarr, Pape Gueye, Sadio Mane, and Teboho Mokoena from Morocco and South Africa.
His commendable performance was also instrumental in Manchester City's victories in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, notably sealing the FA Cup final with a decisive goal. Semenyo's inclusion in the nominees for the 2026 CAF Awards, set to be announced on December 7 in Lagos, Nigeria, highlights his importance to both Manchester City and the Ghana national team.
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