Panama win brought Ghana’s World Cup campaign to life – Gideon Mensah
Ghana defender Gideon Mensah says the Black Stars’ opening victory over Panama was the moment their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign truly came alive, giving the squad belief that they could emerge from a challenging group. The Black Stars’ run in North America ended in the Round of 32, but Mensah says he looks back […]
Ghana's World Cup journey took a significant turn when they secured a resounding 1-0 victory over Panama, according to defender Gideon Mensah. The triumph, which came following a hard-fought 1-0 win against Panama, proved to be the defining moment of the tournament for the Black Stars. In the match, Caleb Yirenkyi scored a dramatic late winner, securing crucial points for Ghana.
Following that victory, Ghana managed to draw goalless against England, positioning themselves well for the knockout stage. However, they suffered a narrow defeat to Croatia, ending their group campaign. Mensah emphasized that the Panama win transformed the team's mindset and made qualification from the group feel achievable. The 28-year-old left-back, who recently transferred from French side AJ Auxerre to Bundesliga newcomers FC Köln, reflected on the tournament with pride.
His reflections come as he embarks on a new chapter in his club career, with Ghana set to begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
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