Ghana overcome costly injury after late Caleb Yirenkyi strike downs Panama (opens original article in a new tab)

Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in a World Cup 2026 qualifier with a late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi, despite playing part of the match with a substitute goalkeeper and missing Thomas Partey due to visa issues.

• Caleb Yirenkyi scored a stoppage-time goal for Ghana's 1-0 win over Panama in a World Cup 2026 qualifier
• Ghana played second half without starting goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi after a collision
• Ghana's Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada and missed the match due to visa issues
• Panama had multiple scoring chances but failed to equalize in the game