Ghana match Nigeria’s FIFA World Cup record by recording a sixth tournament win after a 1-0 victory over Panama. Multiple outlets report that the result comes from a late, decisive goal in Ghana’s opening fixture in Group L at the 2026 World Cup in Toronto. Ghana’s win places the Black Stars level with Nigeria as the most successful African teams in terms of total World Cup match victories.
Reports specify that the match is decided by a single goal scored by Caleb Yirenkyi, with the scoreline held for Ghana to secure the full points. The outlets also note the broader significance for African football: with the sixth win, Ghana reaches a milestone previously associated with Nigeria’s World Cup record. While the coverage emphasizes the match outcome and the record equality, it does so consistently across sources, describing the victory as dramatic and the late strike as the key moment that allows Ghana to tie Nigeria’s standing.
