Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has tipped Caleb Yirenkyi for a bright future with the national team after the midfielder delivered another impressive performance in Ghana’s 1-1 draw against Wales on Tuesday night.
The FC Nordsjaelland youngster marked his growing influence in the team by scoring Ghana’s opener at the Cardiff City Stadium.
Yirenkyi reacted quickest after Ernest Nuamah’s effort came off the post in the second half, ensuring the Black Stars avoided defeat in Queiroz’s first game in charge.
Speaking after the match, the Portuguese tactician reserved special praise for the midfielder, describing him as a player with the potential to become one of Ghana’s finest talents in the middle of the park.
“I think he is a fine player with a great future. He is still young; he has a lot of things to learn,” Queiroz said after the game.
“I think with more games, with more experience, he can become one of the best players of the Ghana National Team in the midfield. I think it’s the midfield is his position,” he added.
Yirenkyi has enjoyed a rapid rise in recent months. Following a strong showing during his debut involvement with the Black Stars at the 2025 Unity Cup, the 20-year-old earned a place in Ghana’s final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
His consistent performances in the Danish Superliga with FC Nordsjaelland, coupled with his impact off the bench against Wales, have further strengthened his case as one of the country’s most promising young players.
The Black Stars will continue their preparations for the World Cup with a friendly encounter against Jamaica on June 10 before heading to North America for the tournament.
Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia. The four-time African champions will begin their campaign against Panama at BMO Field on June 17 before taking on England on June 23. They will conclude their group-stage fixtures against Croatia on June 27.
After disappointing exits in recent major tournaments, Ghana will be aiming to reach the knockout stages for the first time since their historic run to the quarter-finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
