Ghana's Black Stars have started their 2026 World Cup campaign with a win after beating Panama in Group L.
The game appeared destined to end in a goalless draw, until Caleb Yirenkyi popped up in the 95th minute to tap home from close range after a well-worked move involving substitute Brandon Thomas-Asante.
The lone goal proved vital, as Ghana picked up the maximum points today.
It means Ghana joins England on three points after Thomas Tuchel’s men beat Croatia 4-2 earlier today.
Ghana's next game is against Group L leaders England in Boston on Tuesday, while Panama will hope to end their losing World Cup record when they face Croatia in Toronto.
The Black Stars started the match with Lawrence Ati Zigi in goal, behind a defence made up of Marvin Senaya, Jonas Adjetey, Jerome Opoku and Gideon Mensah. Elisha Owusu and Caleb Yirenkyi operated in midfield, while Ernest Nuamah, captain Jordan Ayew, Antoine Semenyo and Kamaldeen Sulemana led the attack.