Sports News of Friday, 10 April 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Black star midfielder, Michael Essien has praised young midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi, drawing striking comparisons between the youngster and his own early playing days. Essien, widely regarded as one of Ghana’s finest midfielders, revealed that while Yirenkyi has developed a unique style of play, there are moments that remind him of himself as a young footballer. “Caleb Yirenkyi has got his own style of play, but sometimes I see some glimpses that remind him of me when I was little,” Essien said. Essien was full of admiration for Yirenkyi’s attitude and discipline, describing him as a hardworking and respectful individual who lets his performances do the talking. He does his talking on the pitch and it’s good to see him doing very well for the team,” Essien noted.

Source: GhanaWeb April 10, 2026 16:22 UTC