Ghana claimed a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening Group L fixture at BMO Field, with Christopher Yirenkyi scoring the decisive goal in the 90th minute. The match saw Panama dominate possession at 62 percent and create more chances, registering eleven shots to Ghana's eight, but Ghana's clinical finishing proved decisive. Benjamin Asare earned player of the match honors with a rating of 8.3 for his defensive contributions. Ghana's goalkeeper made four crucial saves to preserve the narrow lead. The result gives Ghana three points and keeps them alive in the race for a top-two finish, while Panama remains pointless and must recover quickly in their remaining group matches.