Ghana ties Nigeria’s World Cup wins record with 95th‑minute victory over Panama

Ghana edged Panama 1-0 in their opening Group L fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held at Toronto Stadium in Canada on June 19. Caleb Yirenkyi netted the winner in the 95th minute, securing the Black Stars’ sixth World Cup victory and tying Nigeria’s record of six wins from 21 tournament games.

The result lifts Ghana joint‑top of Group L alongside England, setting up a Tuesday showdown that could decide who advances with the best record. For Nigeria, the feat puts Ghana level with the Super Eagles as the only African countries to reach six World Cup wins, behind Cameroon’s five.

Ghana achieved the mark in just 16 matches, a better strike rate than Nigeria’s six from 21. With England next, the Black Stars have a chance to build on this momentum. Will this spur Nigeria to reclaim the lead in future World Cups, or accept Ghana’s current edge as a challenge to close the gap?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/19/2026-world-cup-ghana-equals-super-eagles-record/