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Coventry City

Coventry City — English Premier League football club that signed Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi for a club-record fee in August 2026.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Semenyo provided an assist in the 1-0 win over Coventry City, setting up Erling Haaland in the 26th minute for the only goal of the game. …

    EPL: Semenyo earns Player of the Month nomination for September
  3. Daily Guide

    … Midfielder Rahim Ibrahim of Slovan Bratislava has also been added, alongside forwards Brandon Thomas-Asante of Coventry City, Mohammed Fuseini of Derby County, Benjamin Tetteh of Kalba and Felix Afena-Gyan of Igdir FK. …

    Queiroz Adds Nine Players To Black Stars Squad
  4. Joy Online

    … The players added are: Defenders: Jonas Adjetey (VfL Wolfsburg), Alidu Seidu (OGC Nice), Ebenezer Annan (Rapid Bucharest) and Rockson Yeboah (Osasuna) Midfielder: Rahim Ibrahim (Slovan Bratislava) Forwards: Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry City), Mohammed Fuseini (Derby County), B …

    AFCON 2027Q: Nine new call-up for Cote, The Gambia matches
  5. Joy Online

    Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has been handed a late call-up to the Black Stars team for the upcoming international break following his injury over the weekend. …

    Black Stars: Thomas-Asante receives late call-up for September-October games
  6. Joy Online

    … Meanwhile, Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi was handed his first start in two weeks for Coventry City as they suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa in the same competition. …

    Jordan Ayew, Yirenkyi feature as Ghanaian trio exit Carabao Cup
  7. Joy Online

    … The 26-year-old could have gone to Tottenham but made a £60m move from Everton to City on transfer deadline day and was thrown straight into the starting XI for his new side in a 1-0 Premier League victory over Coventry at the weekend. …

    When Man City call you don’t say no – Ndiaye
  8. Joy Online

    Antoine Semenyo reached another impressive milestone over the weekend after providing an assist in Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Coventry in the Premier League. …

    Semenyo becomes second Ghanaian to hit 50 Premier League goal contributions
  9. Joy Online

    … It leaves Fulham as one of only two sides to have lost their opening three Premier League games this season, alongside Coventry City. …

    Fulham booed off after third defeat in a row
  10. Joy Online

    Manchester City highlighted their early season credentials by maintaining their 100% winning record after three Premier League games, but had to cling on to leave newly promoted Coventry still searching for their first point of the campaign. …

    Man City maintain 100% start with win over Coventry
  11. Joy Online

    … Former Gunners striker Ian Wright was also critical of the club’s decision to omit Martinelli from the squad for the opening game against Coventry. …

    Arsenal’s Martinelli joins Al-Hilal in £60m move

Thursday 24 September

  1. Semenyo nominated for Premier League September player award

    Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has been nominated for the September Premier League Player of the Month award following a strong start to the season with Manchester City, featuring in all three games and contributing goals and assists as City won all three matches.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Queiroz adds nine players to Black Stars squad

    Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has added nine players to his squad for upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia, plus an international friendly against Morocco, following medical uncertainties with initially called-up players. The additions include defenders Jonas Adjetey, Alidu Seidu, Ebenezer Annan, and Rockson Yeboah; midfielder Rahim Ibrahim; and forwards Brandon Thomas-Asante, Mohammed Fuseini, Benjamin Tetteh, and Felix Afena-Gyan.

    23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 21 September

  1. Carlos Queiroz adds nine players to Black Stars squad

    Ghana's head coach Carlos Queiroz has called up nine additional players for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Cote d'Ivoire and The Gambia, and a friendly against Morocco, due to medical uncertainties among some original squad members. The additions include four defenders, one midfielder, and four forwards, with the squad opening camp in Accra on Monday to prepare for the matches.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Thomas-Asante given late call-up to Black Stars squad

    Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has received a late call-up to the Black Stars for upcoming matches against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia and Morocco, drafted in as one of two replacements following injuries to Mohammed Kudus and Prince Adu Kwabena.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Ghanaian trio exit Carabao Cup in midweek defeats

    Jordan Ayew came off the bench as Sheffield United lost to Fleetwood Town, while Caleb Yirenkyi started for Coventry City in their 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa in Carabao Cup third-round matches. Brandon Thomas-Asante remained an unused substitute for Coventry.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. Ndiaye: Manchester City move was inevitable choice

    Iliman Ndiaye completed a £60m move from Everton to Manchester City on transfer deadline day, saying he couldn't refuse City's call and that he wanted to play in the Champions League at one of the world's best teams.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Semenyo reaches 50 Premier League goal contributions

    Antoine Semenyo became the second Ghanaian to reach 50 goal contributions in Premier League history after providing an assist in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Coventry. Semenyo sits behind Jordan Ayew, who has 60 goal contributions in the league.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Fulham suffers third consecutive Premier League defeat

    Fulham lost 3-2 to Crystal Palace at home after leading twice in the first half, extending their winless run to three games under manager Alvaro Arbeloa. The defeat leaves Fulham as one of only two sides to have lost their opening three Premier League games this season, alongside Coventry City.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Manchester City maintain perfect record with win over Coventry

    Manchester City kept their 100% winning record after three Premier League games with a win over newly promoted Coventry, with Erling Haaland scoring the only goal of the match. City manager Enzo Maresca gave debuts to Iliman Ndiaye and £125m signing Enzo Fernandez, with Fernandez drafted in minutes before kick-off after Nico O'Reilly sustained an injury.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

  1. Arsenal's Martinelli joins Al-Hilal for £60m transfer

    Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli has left Arsenal for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in a £60m deal, signing a four-year contract after being told he was not part of manager Mikel Arteta's plans. The 25-year-old, who spent seven years at the Gunners, will earn significantly higher wages than his reported £180,000 per week at Arsenal.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. Liverpool face Tottenham in Carabao Cup third round

    Liverpool will play Tottenham in the EFL Cup third round, with nine Premier League sides competing in Europe entering at this stage. Matches are scheduled for weeks commencing September 7 and 14.

    28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Liverpool drawn to face Tottenham in Carabao Cup third round

    Liverpool will take on Tottenham as European-competing teams enter the third round of the Carabao Cup, with nine Premier League sides joining the competition in September. Matches will be played across the weeks of 7 and 14 September to avoid clashes with Champions League and Europa League fixtures.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Premier League tightens corner fouls enforcement this season

    The Premier League will instruct referees to penalise holding, pushing, and jostling in penalty areas more strictly this season, focusing on actions that prevent players from playing the ball. The change follows widespread concerns about inconsistent officiating during set-pieces in the previous campaign.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Arsenal sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for £51m

    Arsenal have agreed a £51m deal to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, providing defensive cover while William Saliba recovers from a back injury and Jurriën Timber returns from a groin injury. The 28-year-old, who can play both centre-back and right-back, joins the Premier League champions as manager Mikel Arteta looks to maintain title success.

    20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Premier League chief criticises FIFA plan, calls self-inflicted wound

    Premier League chief Richard Masters has criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino's now-abandoned plan to create a company managing World Cup commercial and ticketing rights with 21% sold to private investors, calling it a "self-inflicted wound." Masters backed the FA's withdrawal of support for Infantino and called for a new unity candidate for FIFA president.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

  1. Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in Community Shield

    Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard, as the defending Premier League champions prepare for their title defence campaign.

    17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Lampard backs Ghana's Yirenkyi as key Coventry addition

    Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has praised Ghana international Caleb Yirenkyi following his impressive pre-season debut, predicting he will develop into an important player for the club. The 20-year-old midfielder joined Coventry from FC Nordsjaelland in a club-record transfer reportedly worth $30 million.

    17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Coventry City signs Ghana midfielder Yirenkyi for club-record fee

    Coventry City have agreed to sign Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi from FC Nordsjælland for an initial €27 million plus €3 million in add-ons, breaking the club's transfer record. The 20-year-old is expected to complete a medical and sign a long-term deal this week.

    6 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Coventry agrees £23m fee for Ghana midfielder Yirenkyi

    Coventry have agreed a £23 million fee with Danish side Nordsjaelland for Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi, which will be a record for the Danish top flight and Coventry's fourth transfer record of the window. The 20-year-old, who is a product of the Right to Dream academy and scored the winning goal against Panama at the World Cup, will travel to complete his move.

    6 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi set for record €30m move to Coventry

    Caleb Yirenkyi is on the verge of becoming the most expensive player ever sold by a Danish club after FC Nordsjælland agreed a record €30 million transfer with English Premier League side Coventry City, comprising a guaranteed €27 million plus €3 million in performance-related bonuses.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Arsenal manager says club will make transfer signings soon

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the club expects to make moves in the transfer market over the next few weeks and will not "sit still" as they prepare to defend their Premier League title. Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Illan Meslier, forward Christos Tzolis, and defender Piero Hincapie permanently this summer.

    4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Prince Amoako Jnr scores in Nordsjaelland's 6-0 rout of GAIS

    Ghanaian winger Prince Amoako Jnr scored as FC Nordsjaelland thrashed Swedish side GAIS 6-0 in a UEFA Conference League qualifying match, with the 19-year-old netting the hosts' fifth goal in a dominant display.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Arsenal defender Timber leaves pre-season for injury check

    Dutch defender Jurrien Timber has left Arsenal's pre-season camp in Spain for a check-up on his long-standing groin injury; the BBC reports this is part of his rehabilitation timeline and not a fresh setback. Arsenal face multiple injury concerns ahead of the new season, with centre back William Saliba out due to a back injury and several other players likely to miss the start after their World Cup participation.

    30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. Arsenal right-back Timber visits London for groin rehabilitation

    Jurrien Timber has travelled from Arsenal's Spain training camp to London for a groin check as part of his ongoing rehabilitation. Sources indicate the visit is routine and not due to a setback; Timber is expected to return to Spain to rejoin the squad.

    30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Timber returns to London for groin assessment during pre-season

    Arsenal right-back Jurrien Timber has travelled from the club's training camp in Spain to London for a groin check. Sources say the visit is part of his rehabilitation schedule, and he is expected to return to Spain to rejoin the squad.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Arsenal defender Saliba sidelined with World Cup back injury

    William Saliba will miss an extended period after suffering a back injury at the World Cup with France. The 25-year-old required specialist review and will undergo a managed recovery programme rather than surgery.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 6 July

  1. Brentford set to sign Callum Wilson on one-year deal

    Former England striker Callum Wilson, 34, is in advanced talks with Brentford following his departure from West Ham and is expected to sign an initial 12-month contract this week. The free agent would provide competition for Igor Thiago and allow 19-year-old Kaye Furo to move out on loan.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Four European clubs pursue Ghanaian winger Prince Amoako Jnr

    Brighton & Hove Albion, PSV Eindhoven, Feyenoord and Coventry City have expressed interest in signing 19-year-old Ghanaian winger Prince Amoako Jnr from Danish side FC Nordsjaelland following his breakthrough season, with Coventry City reportedly prepared to offer around €30 million.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Brandon Thomas-Asante vows hunger to make Black Stars legacy

    Forward Brandon Thomas-Asante said Ghana's squad remains ambitious and hungry after the 2-1 loss to Croatia, expressing determination "to make a name for ourselves as a nation and to keep that legacy going" as the Black Stars advance to face Colombia in the Round of 32.

    30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 28 June

  1. Black Stars must focus forward after Croatia loss

    Brandon Thomas-Asante urged Ghana to move past their World Cup Group L defeat to Croatia and concentrate on the knockout stage, noting the team had already secured qualification before the match and should view the loss as less damaging than it could have been earlier in the tournament.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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