France, June 18 -- The strike came deep into second half stoppage time, in a game that Panama had initially dominated before Ghana found their rhythm.

Yirenkyi's winner finished off a counter-attack following Panama's push for a late decider.

But their move broke down and Brandon Thomas-Asante charged forward along the left wing and teed up Yirenkyi, who scrambled the ball into the net.

"It's what we've been practising during our preparations for the tournament," said the 20-year-old, who was voted the 2025-26 young player of the year in the Danish top flight.

"Scoring the goal is positive," he added. "But not just for me. There's great support around the team for the young players."

The goal sent the Ghanaian supporters wild. And af...