Ghana edged Panama 1-0 in Toronto’s Group L opener, with Caleb Yirenkyi netting a 95th‑minute winner. The match finished 1-0, a dramatic finish that gave Ghana a vital first point in their World Cup campaign. The scoreline set the stage for a tense group stage ahead of their next fixture today.

Panama opened strongly, forcing an early save from Ghana’s keeper. Ghana saw no shots in the first half. Midway, Coventry City’s Brandon Thomas‑Asante entered, pressing harder. A low cross from the left found Yirenkyi, who forced the ball home as Panama pressed for an equaliser, but the effort fell short.

The result leaves Panama’s hopes of progression looking bleak, with only England and Croatia left to face. Ghana must refine its play to build on this win, but the 95th‑minute goal marks the first World Cup goal for the Black Stars and a milestone for their campaign in this tournament.

With the 1-0 victory, Ghana now holds the top spot in Group L, while Panama lags behind. The late strike underscores Ghana’s resilience and sets a tone for the remaining matches. Fans can celebrate a hard‑earned win that may boost the team’s confidence ahead of their next clash today in.