Caleb Yirenkyi — Ghana midfielder who scored in the 1-1 draw with Wales in June 2026 World Cup preparations.
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Joy Online
… One to watch Caleb Yirenkyi has been compared with Michael Essien, and it’s not hard to see why, with his range of tackling, passing and ability to drive the ball forward into the opposition half. …
Ghana World Cup 2026 team guideJoy Online
… In contrast, Caleb Yirenkyi has shown encouraging signs whenever given opportunities. …
The dangerous myth that Panama are Ghana’s easiest opponent at the World CupDaily Guide
Caleb Yirenkyi scored his first goal for Ghana, but a stoppage-time equaliser denied the Black Stars victory as they drew 1-1 with Wales in Cardiff on Tuesday night. …
Black Stars Held By Wales In CardiffDaily Guide
… Ghana delivered an encouraging performance and appeared on course for victory after Caleb Yirenkyi broke the deadlock in the second half. …
Jerome Opoku Urges Patience After Ghana’s Draw With WalesThe Ghanaian Times
… The Black Stars took the lead through Caleb Yirenkyi in the 66th minute, but Wales struck back in the closing stages to deny Ghana victory. …
Late Koumas header denies Ghana win over WalesJoy Online
… The Black Stars looked set for a winning start under the Portuguese coach after substitute Caleb Yirenkyi opened the scoring in the 66th minute, finishing from close range after an impressive run by Ernest Nuamah. …
Accam hails ‘clear plan’ in Black Stars first game under QueirozJoy Online
… Caleb Yirenkyi came off the bench to score the opening goal before Wales equalised late in the game to extend Ghana’s winless run across all competitions. …
Wales 1-1 Ghana: Everything Carlos Queiroz said at post-matchJoy Online
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz believes Caleb Yirenkyi is best suited to the midfield area, despite being a versatile player. …
Caleb Yirenkyi’s position in midfield – Carlos QueirozJoy Online
… Caleb Yirenkyi. Are we surprised? …
Ghana versus Wales: The winners and losers from Black Stars friendlyJoy Online
… Caleb Yirenkyi – 7 He scored after a strong run in tandem with Nuamah, reacting quickest to a rebound to finish on the second attempt. …
Senaya, Ati Zigi stand out as Black Stars players rated against WalesGhana scored 23 goals in 10 World Cup qualifiers, seven from set-pieces, under the guidance of Belgian set-piece coach Gregory De Grauwe. The team has refined its attacking set-pieces by targeting the back post where centre-backs Alexander Djiku and Mohammed Salisu are stationed, while also improving defensive organisation at set-pieces.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana scored 23 goals in 10 World Cup qualifiers, seven from set-pieces, under the guidance of Belgian set-piece coach Gregory De Grauwe. The team has refined its attacking set-pieces by targeting the back post where centre-backs Alexander Djiku and Mohammed Salisu are stationed, while also improving defensive organisation at set-pieces.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana faces Panama in Toronto in its World Cup campaign opening, with many supporters viewing Panama as an easy win, but Panama are a tactically coherent possession-dominant side that could pose a serious challenge. Ghana's recent managerial change—Carlos Queiroz replacing Otto Addo just two months before the tournament—has left little time for preparation, with only a 1-1 draw against Wales to assess the team's readiness.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana drew 1-1 with Wales in an international friendly in Cardiff. Caleb Yirenkyi scored his first goal for Ghana in the 66th minute, but Lewis Koumas equalised in stoppage time, denying the Black Stars victory in Carlos Queiroz's debut as Ghana coach.
4 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana drew 1-1 against Wales in an international friendly at Cardiff City Stadium, with Caleb Yirenkyi putting Ghana ahead before Lewis Koumas equalized late on. Defender Jerome Opoku urged patience with the team, citing limited preparation time and visa-related delays that left several players arriving late to camp.
4 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw by Wales at Cardiff City Stadium after conceding a late equaliser. Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana the lead in the 66th minute, but Wales struck back in the closing stages to deny the Black Stars victory.
4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former winger David Accam commended Ghana's improved organisation and clear tactical plan in their 1-1 draw against Wales under new coach Carlos Queiroz, noting the team showed better possession play and balance both defensively and offensively despite late equaliser.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz managed his first game as Black Stars head coach on Tuesday in Ghana's 1-1 draw with Wales. Caleb Yirenkyi scored for Ghana before Wales equalised late, extending Ghana's winless run, with Queiroz saying the team let a winning position slip but learned valuable lessons ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz believes Caleb Yirenkyi's best position is midfield, correcting former boss Otto Addo's use of him as a right-back. Yirenkyi scored from the bench in a double pivot in Queiroz's first game, a 1-1 draw with Wales, and the coach praised his potential as a long-term midfield option.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana held Wales to a 1-1 draw at Cardiff City Stadium, ending a run of five consecutive losses. The Black Stars displayed tactical clarity and dynamism in the second half under new coach Carlos Queiroz, though the first half revealed work remains to build cohesiveness.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana drew 1-1 with Wales in a 2026 World Cup preparatory match at Cardiff Stadium, with Lewis Koumas scoring an equaliser late in the game. Several Ghana players, including Lawrence Ati Zigi and Marvin Senaya, earned positive ratings for their performances.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars ended four consecutive defeats with a 1-1 draw against Wales in an international friendly, marking Carlos Queiroz's first game in charge as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Coach Carlos Queiroz has named Ghana's final 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, omitting goalkeepers Paul Reverson and Solomon Agbasi from the initial 28-man squad and replacing injured vice-captain Alexander Djiku with Derrick Luckassen.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars completed a training session at Dragon Park on Saturday with 24 players, boosted by the arrival of Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams, ahead of a friendly against Wales on Tuesday in Cardiff as part of their 2026 World Cup preparations.
1 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams have joined the Black Stars squad in Cardiff, bringing the squad to 24 players ahead of tomorrow's friendly against Wales and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad will face Wales at Cardiff City Stadium in a match that will be Carlos Queiroz's first real test since taking charge of the team.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams have joined Ghana's Black Stars squad as the team prepares for Tuesday's international friendly against Wales. With 24 players in camp, Head Coach Carlos Queiroz is assessing the squad through tactical training ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →