Ghana score late winner to break Panama hearts

Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winning goal against Panama in Toronto, Canada, on November 3, 2023. This late strike prevented Panama from securing their inaugural World Cup point. The match was part of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Panama had equalized in the 70th minute through a penalty kick converted by Riley Tanner, after Ghana had taken the lead in the 40th minute with a goal from Mukarama Abdulai. The victory for Ghana meant they finished second in Group A with 6 points, advancing to the quarterfinals. Panama, having lost all three of their group matches, finished at the bottom of the group with 0 points. This result marked a significant moment for Ghana's U-17 women's team in the tournament.