Black Stars midfielder who scored in Ghana's 2026 World Cup opener against Panama and was recalled for the Colombia knockout match.
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… Teenage midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi emerged as the hero for the Black Stars after scoring a dramatic stoppage-time winner to hand Ghana maximum points in the opening game. …
Partey declares readiness for England showdown as Black Stars eye group leadJoy Online
… Caleb Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the game in the 95th minute as the Black Stars claimed victory. …
2026 World Cup: ‘There are no easy games’ – Jordan Ayew ahead of England clashJoy Online
… Despite the setback, the Black Stars secured all three points courtesy of a stoppage-time winner from 20-year-old Caleb Yirenkyi. …
England players to make own call on Partey handshake ahead of Ghana showdownJoy Online
… Fresh from Ghana’s hard-fought 1-0 win over Panama on Wednesday, secured through Caleb Yirenkyi’s stoppage-time strike, Ayew said the team had shown character, resilience and togetherness, qualities he believes will be crucial against one of the tournament favourites. …
‘We believe in ourselves’ — Jordan Ayew ahead of England encounterJoy Online
Carlos Queiroz has thrown his full weight behind teenage sensation Caleb Yirenkyi, declaring the youngster a future midfield cornerstone for Ghana as the Black Stars emerged from a bruising 2026 FIFA World Cup opener convinced they can trouble both England and Croatia. …
Queiroz: Teenage sensation Yirenkyi ready for big stageJoy Online
… Carlos Queiroz’s side defeated Panama by a goal to nil courtesy of a Caleb Yirenkyi strike in the dying embers of the game on Wednesday evening. …
FIFA Ranking: Black Stars move eight places up after World Cup win over PanamaJoy Online
While millions of Ghanaians celebrated his dramatic match-winning goal, Black Stars midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi insisted the spotlight should remain on the team rather than himself after his stoppage-time strike secured a priceless victory for Ghana in their opening match of the 20 …
‘I stay humble, I want to do more’ — Caleb Yirenkyi reveals ahead of England encounterDaily Guide
… With the match seemingly headed for a draw, Semenyo’s intelligent movement helped stretch the Panama backline, creating space for Brandon Thomas-Asante to set up Caleb Yirenkyi, who fired home the decisive goal in the 95th minute. …
Semenyo Named MVP As Ghana Edge Panama In World Cup OpenerThe Chronicle
… Caleb Yirenkyi was still shy of his 21st birthday when he stood in the middle of a rain-soaked Toronto Stadium pitch on Wednesday night, surrounded by team-mates at the BMO Field. …
‘I just kept running’: Caleb Yirenkyi on late winner against Panama at World CupThe Chronicle
… Caleb Yirenkyi: The 21-year-old got his due reward for his persistent running and involvement for Ghana against Panama in Toronto on Wednesday with the 96th-minute winner. …
Heroics and heartbreak: Africa’s first week at the World CupGhana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32. Fans blamed the technical team's player selection and the team's cautious tactical approach throughout the tournament.
7 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32. Fans blamed the technical team's player selection and the team's cautious tactical approach throughout the tournament.
7 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 1-0 loss to Colombia, has exposed deep-seated frustration within the Black Stars camp over tactical vulnerability, offensive weakness, and squad transition issues. Coach Carlos Queiroz attributed the defensive breakdown to an early injury to Marvin Senaya that disrupted the team's discipline and organisation, allowing Colombia to exploit gaps and score.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has recalled Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Jerome Opoku, Inaki Williams, and Caleb Yirenkyi to the starting line-up for a FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against Colombia at Kansas City Stadium. The winner advances to face Switzerland in the Round of 16.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars play Croatia at the Philadelphia Stadium tonight needing victory to secure qualification from Group L as group winners or runners-up, having earned four points from two matches against England and Panama.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana drew 0-0 with England in their second Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, leaving the Black Stars second in the group with four points. Coach Carlos Queiroz told fans the team's target remains reaching the knockout stage, with matches against Croatia and Panama still to play.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghanaian Times compares Ghana's group-stage encounter with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the biblical story of Daniel in the Lions' Den, drawing a parallel between Daniel's faith and the Black Stars' challenge against a stronger opponent after Ghana opened with victories against Croatia and Panama.
25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Black Stars midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi was named Man of the Match and awarded an MVP by JAC Motors after scoring the winning goal in Ghana's opening 2026 FIFA World Cup game against Panama.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Coach Carlos Queiroz recalled Thomas Partey to midfield and handed Inaki Williams his first tournament start in Ghana's 4-3-3 formation for Tuesday's World Cup Group L clash against England at Gillette Stadium. Queiroz made four changes overall while retaining the same defensive line from Ghana's opening 1-0 win over Panama.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and England, each with three points from their opening matches, meet in the second group game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium; a win for either side could secure automatic progression to the knockout phase.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars play England's Three Lions in a Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium, with both teams occupying the top two spots and able to secure knockout stage progression with a win. The encounter is historic as it presents the first competitive meeting between the nations, who previously drew 1-1 in a 2011 friendly.
23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Midfielder Thomas Partey has declared himself ready to play in Ghana's upcoming World Cup fixture against England after missing the opening 1-0 victory over Panama due to visa complications. The 33-year-old Villarreal player said he is prepared to strengthen Ghana's midfield as the team looks to build on momentum toward the knockout stage.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew said Ghana will be ready to face the best teams at the 2026 World Cup, ahead of their second group match against England on June 23. Ghana beat Panama 1–0 in their opening match with a goal from Caleb Yirenkyi in the 95th minute.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England's FA will not direct players on whether to shake hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before their FIFA World Cup Group D match on Tuesday. Partey, who faces criminal charges in England but denies all allegations, is expected to feature after visa issues ruled him out of Ghana's opening win over Panama.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has called on his teammates to remain focused and build on their 1-0 opening victory over Panama as they prepare for their FIFA World Cup Group L fixture against England. Ayew credited the team's improved second-half performance, substitutions, and collective effort for the win and said the character and resilience shown would be crucial against one of the tournament favourites.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Coach Carlos Queiroz has praised teenage sensation Caleb Yirenkyi as a future midfield cornerstone for Ghana following the Black Stars' 1-0 victory over Panama in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Queiroz clarified that Yirenkyi's best position is midfield, dismissing suggestions he should play at right-back.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars defeated Panama 1–0 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and climbed eight places to 65th in the latest FIFA ranking, up from 73rd. The team next faces England on Tuesday, June 23rd, before playing Croatia in their final group game.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored a stoppage-time goal to give Ghana a 1-0 victory over Panama in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, but remained modest and attributed the decisive moment to collective team effort and tactical discipline.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Antoine Semenyo was named Most Valuable Player as Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in their opening Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring the decisive goal in the 95th minute.
19 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Twenty-year-old FC Nordsjelland midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored in the 95th minute to give Ghana a 1-0 win over Panama in their 2026 World Cup opener, breaking Asamoah Gyan's 16-year record for Ghana's latest-ever World Cup goal and becoming the second-youngest Ghanaian to score at a World Cup.
19 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The first week of group matches at the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States featured performances by ten African representatives, with standout moments including Amad Diallo's late winner for Ivory Coast against Ecuador, Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha's draw against Spain, and Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scoring a 96th-minute winner against Panama.
19 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana defeated Panama in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L match in Toronto, securing a late goal through Caleb Yirenkyi to keep alive their hopes of progressing from the group stage. Supporters across the country celebrated the victory as a timely boost for the Black Stars' tournament hopes.
19 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Caleb Yirenkyi scored the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time as Ghana beat Panama 1–0 in their World Cup opener in Toronto. The team has since arrived in Rhode Island to prepare for their next match against England.
19 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour said Ghana's 1-0 2026 World Cup victory over Panama in Toronto demonstrates that national unity, rather than political division, is key to success. He praised 19-year-old Caleb Yirenkyi for scoring the decisive goal in the 19th minute.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Thousands of Ghanaian diaspora and football fans gathered at Sankofa Square in Toronto for a Ghana FunFest cultural activation organised by Tribe Culture Fest, with Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II in attendance. Attendees watched Ghana's World Cup match against Panama, which Ghana won with a late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante came off the bench to set up Caleb Yirenkyi's goal in Ghana's 1-0 win over Panama in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match on Wednesday, marking the Black Stars' first win in seven games.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a stoppage-time goal from Caleb Yirenkyi at Toronto Stadium. Head coach Carlos Queiroz praised his players for their resilience and tactical discipline, saying they "won the game with our brains" despite Panama dominating possession and creating more chances.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana secured a dramatic late victory over Panama in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring in the fifth minute of stoppage time to secure a 1-0 win in Toronto at BMO Field. The Black Stars, who were largely outplayed for most of the match, struck on the break to snatch all three points despite Panama enjoying 65% possession in the first half.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Thomas Partey has been ruled ineligible for Ghana's opening 2026 World Cup match against Panama after a Canadian Federal Court upheld his entry ban; the midfielder was denied a visa due to ongoing criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom relating to allegations against him.
16 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 →