Antoine Semenyo has been named the official FIFA Man of the Match following Ghana’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture.
The Black Stars faced a determined Panama side that pushed the game to its limits, making Ghana work tirelessly for all three points.
Just when the match seemed destined to end in a draw, Caleb Yirenkyi produced a moment of magic in the 94th minute and 5th second (94:05), scoring the dramatic winning goal that secured victory for Ghana.
After the final whistle, FIFA officially awarded Antoine Semenyo the Man of the Match honor in recognition of his outstanding performance throughout the game.
Congratulations to Antoine Semenyo and the entire Black Stars team on a memorable start to their World Cup campaign.
