Black Stars winger Antoine Semenyo has encouraged his teammates to stay focused and grounded following Ghana’s dramatic win over Panama in their opening Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ghana opened their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at BMO Field in Toronto, as Caleb Yirenkyi scored in stoppage time to secure all three points in a match that appeared headed for a draw.

The win gave Carlos Queiroz’s side a strong start to the tournament, but Semenyo stressed the need to focus on upcoming challenges rather than dwell on the result.

Speaking after tAfter earning Man of the Match honors, the Bournemouth forward emphasized the importance of staying focused, especially with a challenging match against England approaching.going to be a very tough game,” Semenyo said when asked about the upcoming clash with the Three Lions.

“We’re not going to get carried away. Of course, we want to win, but we understand the challenge ahead and know it won’t be easy.”

Ghana’s opening win puts the Black Stars in a strong position in Group L, but they still face difficult matches against England at Gillette Stadium on June 23 and Croatia on June 27.

The four-time African champions aim to build on their strong start as they seek a place in the knockout stages for the first time since their memorable 2010 quarter-final run in South Africa.