Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has praised his players for their determination and resilience following the dramatic victory over Panama.
According to Carlos Queiroz, the team fought like warriors and won with brains.
He stressed that to win a World Cup at this level, one must sacrifice.
Speaking on the Black Stars’ performance, Queiroz said the players demonstrated the commitment required to succeed.
Carlos Queiroz stated, “The players fought like warriors. To win at this level, you must sacrifice. A win at this World Cup is very expensive”.
“We battled like warriors and came back and won with brains,” Queiroz stated.
Also, immediately after the final whistle, Carlos Queiroz thanked the Ghanaian fans who came to support the team.
In addition, Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo has insisted the Black Stars will not allow their opening World Cup victory to breed complacency.
Speaking in a post-match interview, Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo stated, “We know it’s going to be a tough game,” he said.
“We feel like we’re not going to get ahead of ourselves. We know we want to win that game. But we know it’s not going to be easy.
Meanwhile, the Black Stars secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama after Caleb Yirenkyi scored a stoppage-time winner in Toronto.
A few minutes before the game ended in a goalless draw, Yirenkyi popped up in the 95th minute to tap home from close range after great work from substitute Brandon Thomas-Asante, sending the Black Stars bench and supporters into wild celebrations.
Caleb Yirenkyi’s late winner secured all three points for Ghana and provided the perfect start to their quest for a place in the knockout stages.
The Black Stars of Ghana’s next group-stage fixture against England will be in Boston on Tuesday, with the team concluding their Group L campaign against Croatia as they seek to book a place in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Carlos Queiroz isn't in the mood for long interviews. He just wants to celebrate his first Ghana Black Stars win against Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. pic.twitter.com/kchaQZJ7GH
— Sweet Israel (@SweetIsrael_) June 18, 2026
What should the team expect next?
— Gary Al-Smith (@garyalsmith) June 18, 2026
🇬🇭 Carlos Queiroz: "To suffer and play. We have to suffer; there is no other way. We must be ready to make sacrifices. You have to be ready… to be ready to pay the price because a win in this World Cup is very expensive. But the boys are… pic.twitter.com/YXiZzTosXH
Immediately after the final whistle, Carlos Queiroz thanked the Ghanaian fans who came to support the team.
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) June 18, 2026
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