Semenyo, Yirenkyi Get CAF 2026 Awards Nominations
Caleb Yirenkyi (L) and Antoine Semenyo Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi has been shortlisted for the Young Player of the Year award at the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Read More... The post Semenyo, Yirenkyi Get CAF 2026 Awards Nominations appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
Caleb Yirenkyi, a 20-year-old Ghanaian midfielder, has been nominated for the Young Player of the Year award at the 2026 CAF Awards. The shortlist includes nine other talented players from across the continent, such as Algeria's Ibrahim Maza, Cameroon's Christian Kofane, and Ivory Coast's Christ Inao. Yirenkyi's nomination comes after a stellar year where he shone both for Danish club FC Nordsjælland and English Premier League side Coventry City, as well as for the Black Stars at the FIFA World Cup.
He helped Ghana secure their first knockout stage appearance in 16 years with a crucial goal against Panama.
In another category, Manchester City midfielder Antoine Semenyo has been nominated for the Men's Player of the Year award. The 26-year-old Ghanaian has been recognized for his outstanding performances both for his club and country. Semenyo, who joined Manchester City from Bournemouth during the winter transfer window, has become a key player for Pep Guardiola's team in the Premier League.
His nomination also acknowledges his contributions to the Black Stars. The 2026 CAF Awards ceremony will take place on December 7 in Lagos, Nigeria, honoring the continent's top players, coaches, and teams for their achievements of the year.
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