Ghana’s 20-Year-Old Caleb Yirenkyi Nets 95th-Minute World Cup Debut Winner
Ghana stunned Panama in their 2026 World Cup opener when 20-year-old Caleb Yirenkyi slid home a dramatic 95th-minute winner at Toronto Stadium. His goal secured three vital points and matched a milestone last achieved by Haminu Draman in 2006. A graduate of the Right to Dream Academy, Yirenkyi followed in the footsteps of Mohamed Kudus and Ernest Nuamah by moving to FC Nordsjælland. He was recently named Danish Superliga Young Player of the Year for the 2025–26 season. Yirenkyi’s calm under pressure and tactical maturity shone through after a shaky start. The squad had rehearsed the late-game breakaway in training, and now Ghana carry momentum into their next Group L clash against England.
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