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Yirenkyi, Froholdt, Sorloth: The 10 most expensive transfers from Scandinavian football

FC Nordsjaelland's Caleb Yirenkyi on Thursday became the most expensive player to leave Scandinavian football when newly promoted Premier League side Coventry City agreed a deal to sign the Ghanaian international defender for €27 million, plus €3 million in add-ons. Flashscore has rounded up the ten most expensive transfers ever from Scandinavia.

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Malawi stun Ghana to reach semi-finals of 2026 WAFCON and qualify for Women's World Cup

A late goal from Rose Kadzere ensured against all odds, Malawi defeated Ghana 2-1 at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat to progress to the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

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From Commonwealth Games to leading Malawi’s WAFCON attack: The wild summer of Simwaka

After missing the start of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to represent her country in the 200m and 400m in Scotland at the Commonwealth Games, Asimenye Simwaka joined the Malawi squad in the middle of the group stage. Taking advantage of a twist of fate and an injury to regular starter Sabina Thom, Malawi’s fastest woman suddenly found herself leading the line for a historic quarter-final against Ghana.

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Daring to dream: Teenage duo Ouedraogo and Ruth ready for stardom with Ivory Coast

They’ve been through it all together: their training at the Right to Dream academy in Ghana, a prestigious Gothia Cup played alongside the boys, a U17 World Cup, a joint move to FC Nordsjaelland - a Right to Dream partner club - and, finally, their first Africa Cup of Nations with Cote d’Ivoire at just 18 years of age. Safi Ouedraogo and Sery Grace Ruth form an inseparable duo, but above all, one already capable of leading the Ivorian national team, having been involved in six of the eight goals scored by the Elephantes during this Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

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EXCLUSIVE: Ghana midfielder Fatawu Ganiwu set to join Dynamo Kyiv on three-year deal

Ghanaian midfielder Fatawu Ganiwu is set to complete a move to Ukrainian giants Dynamo Kyiv on a three-year contract, Flashscore sources understand.

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Coventry City announce record signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi

Newly promoted Premier League side Coventry City have completed the signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi from FC Nordsjaelland in a deal that sets new records for both parties.

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Ghana qualify for WAFCON quarter-finals despite draw against Mali in final group game

Ghana have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations despite a 1-1 draw with Mali. The Black Queens have secured the final spot in the knockout stages, with Cameroon having already qualified for the next round ahead of this final matchday in Group D. They will face Malawi, who are contesting an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final for the first time in their history.

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Despite being eliminated from their first WAFCON, Cape Verde can dream of a brighter future

Cape Verde will go no further in the 2026 Women's AFCON; defeated by Ghana (2-0) and then by Mali (3-2), they've been eliminated even before playing their final group match. But for this team discovering the competition, the adventure is about more than just points.

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Ghanaian midfielder Yirenkyi close to joining Coventry in biggest Scandinavian transfer

The 20-year-old defender Caleb Yirenkyi from FC Nordsjaelland is close to becoming the most expensive player ever to be sold from a Scandinavian club as English Premier League club Coventry City is set to sign the Ghanaian international defender for €27 million with an extra €3 million in bonuses, says Danish media outlet Tipsbladet.