Ghana have drawn level with Nigeria’s Super Eagles on the FIFA World Cup all time wins chart after securing a narrow 1 to 0 victory over Panama in their opening Group L match.
The result, which came in dramatic fashion, saw the Black Stars join Nigeria on six World Cup victories, making them only the second African nation to reach that milestone in the competition’s history.
The decisive moment arrived deep into stoppage time at the Toronto Stadium in Canada, where Caleb Yirenkyi found the back of the net in the 95th minute. His late finish sealed all three points for Ghana and denied Panama what would have been their first ever World Cup point.
With the win, Ghana now sit level at the top of Group L alongside England, setting up a highly anticipated clash between both sides on Tuesday.
The latest victory takes Ghana’s overall World Cup record to six wins from 16 matches. Nigeria, in comparison, also have six wins but from 21 appearances at the tournament.
Cameroon remain the next best African side on the list, having recorded five wins across 26 World Cup matches.
The achievement highlights Ghana’s steady presence on football’s biggest stage and adds another chapter to the growing rivalry and comparison between some of Africa’s most successful football nations.
