Antoine Semenyo named Man of the Match after Ghana's winning start to World Cup campaign Against Panama

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo was named Man of the Match following the Black Stars' hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto.

Semenyo delivered an influential performance throughout the contest, leading Ghana's attack and playing a key role as the Black Stars pushed for a breakthrough against a resilient Panama side.

The decisive moment arrived deep into stoppage time when Caleb Yirenkyi struck in the 95th minute to hand Ghana a dramatic victory and secure all three points.

The result sees Ghana move level on points with England at the top of Group L, setting up a highly anticipated clash between the two nations in their next World Cup fixture.