Ghana Matches Nigeria's World Cup Wins with Panama Victory

On Thursday, Ghana's national football team achieved a significant milestone by matching Nigeria's record of six World Cup wins with a 1-0 victory over Panama in their Group L opener. The decisive goal came from Caleb Yirenkyi, who scored in the 95th minute at the Toronto stadium in Canada, marking a historic moment for the Black Stars.

This win also denied Panama their first-ever World Cup point. Ghana, a four-time African champion, has now won six out of 16 World Cup matches, placing them alongside Nigeria, which has six victories from 21 games.

Despite Nigeria's historical success, they failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament, while Ghana's win puts them at the top of Group L alongside England. The match highlighted Ghana's impressive World Cup journey, which began in 2006 and has seen them reach the knockout stages multiple times, contrasting with Nigeria's recent struggles.