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Caleb Yirenkyi rubs shoulders with Real Madrid and Man City stars as statement made

Caleb Yirenkyi has made a good start to his Coventry City career - and it hasn't gone unnoticed…

By Brian Dick · Coventry Telegraph

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10:09 AM

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Coventry City's Caleb Yirenkyi has been nominated for a major CAF award alongside ten international players.
Real Madrid's Yan Diomande and Manchester City's Ayoub Bouaddi are also featured on the shortlist.
CAF cited Yirenkyi's breakthrough displays and stoppage-time winner against Panama at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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Coventry City's Caleb Yirenkyi has been named on a ten-man shortlist by the Confederation of African Football for a major award. The 20-year-old Ghanaian international was nominated alongside prominent stars such as Real Madrid's Yan Diomande and Manchester City's Ayoub Bouaddi.

CAF recognized Yirenkyi following his breakthrough performances at the FIFA World Cup 2026, where he scored a stoppage-time winner against Panama. Since completing a summer move from FC Nordsjælland for roughly £20.85m, Yirenkyi has featured in every Premier League fixture for Frank Lampard's side.

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Caleb Yirenkyi rubs shoulders with Real Madrid and Man City stars as statement made

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