Ghana began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on a winning note after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama in their Group L opener in the early hours of Thursday.
The Black Stars were made to work hard by their resilient opponents, with both sides unable to find a breakthrough during a closely contested first half.
As the match appeared destined for a draw, Caleb Yirenkyi emerged as Ghana’s hero, scoring the decisive goal in the 90th minute to hand the West Africans all three points.
The late strike sparked celebrations among the Ghanaian players and supporters, as the Black Stars claimed a crucial victory in their opening fixture of the tournament.
Ghana will now shift focus to their second group game against England.
The Three Lions head into the encounter full of confidence after recording an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening match.
The win puts Ghana in a strong position in Group L as they look to progress to the knockout stage of the competition.
