Caleb Yirenkyi starred for the Black Stars against Nigeria
Ghanaian midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi gained the attention of football fans and pundits following his outstanding performance in the Black Stars’ loss to Nigeria in the 2025 Unity Cup.
The FC Nordsjaelland midfielder was deployed at right-back in the second half while the team was trailing 2-0, and he adapted seamlessly.
Composed and energetic, Yirenkyi demonstrated strong defensive awareness, making timely interceptions and tracking runs effectively.
His precise passing stood out, contributing to a smoother build-up from the back and helping Ghana dominate stretches of the second half.
Speaking after the game, Yirenkyi said he was delighted to receive massive praise from the public and hoped to continue performing well going forward.
“I had a lot of praise, and I’m happy with that. I think it’s a good opportunity for me to help and do my best for the team, and this was my main goal,” he told 3Sports.
The 19-year-old, known for his midfield play, has scored two goals and provided two assists in 17 matches for Danish side FC Nordsjaelland.
After garnering massive attention with his terrific performance, the prodigy is expected to start against Trinidad and Tobago in the final game.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Black Stars in the semi-finals of the 2025 Unity Cup at the GTech Community Stadium on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, advancing to the tournament final.
The Black Stars will now face Trinidad and Tobago in the third-place playoff, while Nigeria advance to meet Jamaica in the final on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the same venue.
Watch highlights Caleb’s performance below:
🇬🇭 Caleb Yirenkyi vs Nigeria – Unity Cup 2025
Played out of position on his Black Stars debut and looked like one of the best players on the pitch.
I understand why Nordsjaelland moved him to the senior team so quickly. pic.twitter.com/tuunNXN2f7
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) May 29, 2025
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