Coventry City — English Premier League club that signed Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi for a club-record transfer fee in August 2026.
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Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal in the first match of the 2026-27 Premier League season. …
Thomas-Asante’s Coventry play champions Arsenal in Premier League openerJoy Online
… The Coventry City forward came off the bench to set up Caleb Yirenkyi for the Black Stars in their opening game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday evening. …
Black Stars: ‘I would like to start every game’ – Thomas-Asante after assist in Panama winJoy Online
… The 22-year-old Brighton midfielder – who made his senior international debut while on loan at Coventry City in 2023 – refused to celebrate after becoming Sweden’s youngest World Cup scorer since Tomas Brolin in 1990, with his first international goal coming against the country o …
Isak and Gyokeres star as Sweden thrash TunisiaJoy Online
… The group, led by Coventry City’s Brandon-Thomas Asante, were filmed singing and vibing to the on the Iron Boy album as they zoned in before practice. …
Video: Black Stars players jam to Black Sherif’s ‘Top of the Morning’ bangerJoy Online
Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante will have eyes on him at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after opting for the iconic Black Stars number 10 jersey. …
Thomas-Asante takes the 10; Boakye takes 20 – Find out Ghana’s squad jersey numbers for World Cup 2026Joy Online
… Reports in Spain said this week he is willing to take a pay cut to join Barcelona, while former club Everton and Premier League newcomers Coventry have also been linked with a move. …
‘I lived all my dreams’ – John Stones to leave Man CityJoy Online
Coventry City celebrated their title-winning campaign in style with a victory that dented Wrexham’s Championship play-off hopes. …
Thomas Asante on target as Coventry lift Championship trophy after beating WrexhamThe 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante says Ghana carries no pressure into a World Cup group match against England, insisting the team's self-belief and being overlooked fuel their resolve rather than weigh them down.
23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante says Ghana enters Tuesday's World Cup match against England with self-belief and no pressure, turning external doubt into motivation. Both teams have three points in Group L ahead of the Foxborough fixture.
22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal on Friday, 21 August in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season, marking the Sky Blues' first top-flight match in 25 years.
19 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 →
Sweden thrashed Tunisia in their opening World Cup match in Monterrey, with Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres starring in the victory. Yasin Ayari scored twice, including Sweden's opening goal after seven minutes, while substitute Mattias Svanberg scored the fastest goal by a substitute in World Cup history just 12 seconds after coming on.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Black Stars squad, led by Brandon-Thomas Asante, sang and vibed to Black Sherif's "Top of the Morning" from the Iron Boy album during a training session in the United States as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Brandon Thomas-Asante will wear the number 10 jersey for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following in the footsteps of Stephen Appiah and Andre Ayew. Augustine Boakye takes number 20 in his debut tournament involvement, while Derrick Luckassen wears number 23 as a late replacement for the injured Alexander Djiku.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England defender John Stones confirmed he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after his contract expires. The 31-year-old made 293 appearances and won six Premier League titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups, five League Cups, and other trophies during his decade at the club.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Coventry City secured their championship title with a 4-1 win over Wrexham at home, with Brandon Thomas-Asante scoring his 13th league goal of the season. The victory extended Coventry's unbeaten run to seven matches and took them to 92 points, while Wrexham remained in sixth place despite the defeat.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →