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Caleb Yirenkyi nominated for 2026 CAF Young Player of the Year award

Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi has been shortlisted for the Young Player of the Year award at the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards. The 20-year-old is the only Ghanaian among the 10 nominees selected for the prestigious continental accolade following an impressive year at club and international level. Yirenkyi earned recognition for his performances […]

Caleb Yirenkyi nominated for 2026 CAF Young Player of the Year award

The Ghanaian national football team, known as the Black Stars, have been nominated for the Men's National Team of the Year award at the upcoming 2026 CAF Awards ceremony. This recognition comes following their return to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup, a feat they haven't achieved since 2010. The Black Stars are among 10 African nations shortlisted for this prestigious accolade, which also includes Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, DR Congo, Egypt, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia.

The 2026 CAF Awards ceremony is set to take place on December 7, 2026, and will honor outstanding achievements in African football across various categories.

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