Semenyo and Caleb Yirenkyi nominated for CAF awards

Ghanaian footballers Antoine Semenyo and Caleb Yirenkyi have been nominated for awards at the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards.

Yirenkyi has been nominated for the CAF Young Player of the Year award following his performances during the 2025/2026 season.

He will compete against Ibrahim Maza, Christian Kofane, Christ Inao, Yan Diomande, Hamza Abdelkarim, Ismael Kamissoko and Abdellah Duazane.

Meanwhile, Semenyo has been nominated for the coveted CAF Player of the Year award, where he faces competition from some of the continent’s leading players.

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The Manchester City winger will compete against Amad Diallo, Yoane Wissa, Ismael Saibari, Achraf Hakimi, Brahim Díaz, Ismaïla Sarr, Pape Gueye, Sadio Mané and Teboho Mokoena.

Paris Saint-Germain defender Hakimi is expected to be among the leading contenders after his side won the treble, including back-to-back UEFA Champions League titles. Semenyo, however, will also be hoping his achievements earn him the award.

It has been a long time since a Ghanaian won a major award at the CAF ceremony, making this year’s contest particularly significant for Ghanaian fans.

Yirenkyi and Semenyo both enjoyed strong performances for their respective clubs and the national team during the season and at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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