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Ghana grab vital World Cup victory over Panama after Caleb Yirenkyi’s last-gasp goal

The Guardian UK Thursday 18 June 2026, 01:31 UTC By PA Media 1 min read
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A late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana a 1-0 win over Panama as they joined England at the top of Group L. Yirenki steered in Brandon Thomas-Asante’s cross in stoppage time to settle a match of few clear chances. Cecilio Waterman forced a good save from the Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi in the second minute as he latched on to a cross from the right, but it was a rare opening in a cagey first half in the Toronto rain.

A late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana a 1-0 win over Panama as they joined England at the top of Group L. Yirenki steered in Brandon Thomas-Asante’s cross in stoppage time to settle a match of few clear chances.

Cecilio Waterman forced a good save from the Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi in the second minute as he latched on to a cross from the right, but it was a rare opening in a cagey first half in the Toronto rain.

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Ghana (LOCATION) World Cup (EVENT) Panama (LOCATION) Caleb Yirenkyi (PERSON) England (LOCATION) L. Yirenki (PERSON) Brandon Thomas-Asante’s (PERSON) Cecilio Waterman (PERSON) Lawrence Ati-Zigi (PERSON) Toronto (LOCATION)
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