The Black Stars of Ghana have reached a historic milestone in the FIFA World Cup, pulling level with Nigeria’s Super Eagles in terms of total victories. Their 1-0 triumph over Panama in the opening Group L fixture marked their sixth win in the tournament’s history.
This achievement makes Ghana only the second African nation to secure six World Cup wins, a feat previously exclusive to Nigeria. Caleb Yirenkyi became the hero for the West Africans, netting a dramatic goal in the 95th minute at Toronto Stadium in Canada. His late strike not only secured the three points but also denied Panama their first-ever point in World Cup competition.
The result leaves Ghana tied at the top of Group L alongside England, who are next up for the Black Stars on Tuesday. Ghana’s sixth victory came from 16 World Cup appearances, while Nigeria required 21 matches to reach the same tally. Cameroon follows closely with five wins from 26 games.
This accomplishment underscores the growing competitiveness of African football on the world stage, as Ghana continues to build on its rich World Cup history.