TORONTO: Caleb Yirenkyi scored a stoppage-time winner to earn Ghana a 1-0 win over Panama in a chilly and lively World Cup game in which the African side were forced to play the second half without starting goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi on Wednesday (Jun 17).After a lightning-quick counter-attack, Brandon Thom

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew etched his name further into the history books on Wednesday, becoming the oldest player ever to represent the Black Stars at a FIFA World Cup.The 34-year-old forward reached the milestone when he led his country out for their Group L opener against...

Caleb Yirenkyi's stoppage-time strike earned Ghana a dramatic 1-0 win over Panama in a lively World Cup 2026 Group L clash in Toronto on Wednesday. Ghana secured all three points despite losing goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi to injury at half-time.

Caleb Yirenkyi tapped in a cross from Brandon Thomas-Asante in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time, and Ghana beat Panama 1-0 on Wednesday night in the teams’ World Cup opener. At the end of a game that saw few chances for either side, Thomas-Asante got loose on the left…

Andre Ayew has called on Ghana’s players to approach their World Cup campaign with courage as they prepare for a crucial opening Group D match against Panama

Caleb Yirenkyi's late goal secures Ghana's 1-0 victory over Panama in their World Cup opener in Toronto.

Caleb Yirenkyi shines in Ghana's 1-0 World Cup victory over Panama, scoring a historic late winner on his debut and setting records as youngest stoppage-time scorer.

Antoine Semenyo was named Man of the Match after the Black Stars secured a narrow victory over Panama in their opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto.

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew credited patience and perseverance after the Black Stars secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Caleb Yirenkyi emerged as the hero for Ghana, scoring deep into stoppage time after Brandon Thomas-Asante surged forward...

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia rallies Ghana's Black Stars ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup opener against Panama, empowering the team despite key player absences.

Carlos Queiroz has named his starting XI for Ghana’s crucial Group L opener against Panama, with teenage sensation Caleb Yirenkyi, winger Ernest Nuamah, and in-form forward Antoine Semenyo all given the nod to start at BMO Field in Toronto.As expected, veteran captain Jordan Ayew leads the...

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has called on supporters to continue backing the Black Stars after their dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Black Stars secured all three points thanks to Caleb Yirenkyi’s stoppage-time winner in Toronto, where...

Black Stars midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi made history on Wednesday, netting a dramatic stoppage-time winner against Panama in Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup opener to become the Black Stars' youngest-ever goalscorer in tournament history.The youngster struck deep into added time to break a tense 0–0 deadlock at...

There is an injury concern for Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi after Ghana’s hard-fought victory over Panama in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Black Stars secured a dramatic late win in Group L on Wednesday night, but attention after the game has shifted to the condition...

Ghana faces Panama in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on June 17. With a predicted edge, both teams eye crucial points in Group L. Will the Black Stars prevail?

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz praised his players' resilience after Caleb Yirenkyi’s stoppage-time strike secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in the Black Stars’ opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The midfielder scored in the fifth minute of added time at BMO Field in...

Highly rated FC Nordsjaelland midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi has been handed a place in Ghana's starting lineup for the Black Stars' opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Panama.The 20-year-old's inclusion represents a significant vote of confidence from head coach Carlos Queiroz, who has entrusted...

The Black Stars of Ghana got off to a bright start at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Panama in Toronto on Wednesday evening. Caleb Yirenkyi- who was making his tournament debut- rolled the ball home late to secure all three points for the West Africans...

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will be at the BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, to cheer on the Black Stars in its 026 World Cup opener against Panama.

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo was named Man-of-the-Match following the Black Stars narrow victory over Panama in their 2026 World Cup opener in Toronto.The West African football powerhouse secured a hard-fought win over their opponent on Wednesday, thanks to Caleb Yirenkyi’s last-gasp strike.The Black Stars were...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered its fair share of drama, and Caleb Yirenkyi is right at the heart of it.The 20-year-old Ghanaian made history on Wednesday, scoring a dramatic stoppage-time winner against Panama to become the Black Stars' youngest-ever goalscorer in tournament history.His...

Ghana defender Alexander Djiku may not be on the pitch for the Black Stars' World Cup opener against Panama, but his heart remains firmly with his teammates.The centre-back was ruled out of the tournament after suffering a hamstring injury, with Derrick Luckassen called up as his...

Several prominent Ghanaians, including the Vice-President, gather in Toronto to support the Black Stars' 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama.

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has heaped praise on his players following the Black Stars narrow victory over Panama in their 2026 Word Cup opening game on Wednesday night.The West African football heavyweights left it late to secure the three maximum point at stake, with entering midfielder...

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has highlighted the step-by-step strategy that helped the Black Stars secure a crucial 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.The Black Stars were second best for large periods of the contest but...

Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi has revealed that the match-winning move which secured victory over Panama was the result of meticulous preparation on the training pitch.The FC Nordsjaelland player struck late to hand the Black Stars a 1-0 win in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L...

​Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has urged his players to brace for even tougher battles as the Black Stars prepare for their highly anticipated clash against England following their dramatic victory over Panama in their 2026 World Cup opener on Wednesday night.The West African giants left...

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says his focus remains firmly on the players available to him after Thomas Partey was ruled out of the Black Stars' opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Panama.Partey will miss Wednesday's Group L clash after losing his appeal against Canada's...

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has become Ghana's all-time appearance record holder after starting the game against Panama in Toronto on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The 34-year-old surpassed his senior brother Andre Ayew by making his 121st appearance for the senior national team. He tied his brother's...

Black Stars winger Antoine Semenyo has called for calm and focus despite Ghana’s dramatic late victory over Panama in their opening Group L clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana opened their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win at BMO Field in Toronto, where Caleb Yirenkyi...

Ghana's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Panama in Toronto on Wednesday will be witnessed by an impressive list of distinguished personalities, underlining the significance of the Black Stars' return to football's biggest stage.Leading the Ghanaian delegation is the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu...