Ghana vs Panama: Black Stars Caleb Yirenkyi’s Carpenter Father Celebrates Son’s Goal With Banner
- A carpenter father mounted a large banner of his son in Bechem after a football match
- The son scored the winning goal for the national team against Panama
- An online video showing the banner surfaced on social media on June 18, 2026
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A Ghanaian father has captured the attention of sports fans globally after uniquely celebrating his son's achievement.
The proud father, who works as a local carpenter, reportedly went out at the dawn of June 18, 2026, to mount a massive banner of his son's face in Bechem.
Source: UGC
The moving gesture followed a brilliant performance by his son, Caleb Yirenkyi, who plays as a midfielder for the Black Stars. The young player scored Ghana's first goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament during a match against Panama.
The game ended 1-0 in favour of Ghana, sparking widespread celebrations across Ghana, Nigeria, and other parts of the world.
A viral video showcasing the giant banner erected by the proud artisan was captured and shared on Instagram by user @ondatnew. The image of the young midfielder, placed conspicuously in the community, stood as a testament to the father's deep joy and the humble beginnings of the football star.
The intersection of a parent's trade as a carpenter and his son's global success on the football pitch has resonated deeply with online audiences. Many onlookers noted that the victory brought intense pride not just to the family, but to the entire locality.
The Instagram post below has the video of the banner Caleb Yirenkyi's father mounted after his son's World Cup goal.
Fans celebrate with Caleb Yirenkyi's father
The footage has stirred emotional responses from thousands of football fans and supportive citizens across various platforms.
YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions to the post below:
kd_defashion1 said:
"🙏🏾🙌."
samiraabdullah442 wrote:
"❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️he did Soo well❤️❤️👏👏👏."
bra_calvin_pqk commented:
"That's Love 🥰😍🥳🇬🇭✌️."
wine_afriiq added:
"He made his beloved country proud👏😍😍...Thank u Mr.Yirenkyi."
dzigbodiii_a said:
"👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥heeeeeat."
Black Stars starting XI confirmed
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Ghana's starting lineup for the highly anticipated Group L opener against Panama has finally been unveiled.
Head coach Carlos Queiroz appears to have settled the debate over his first-choice goalkeeper, handing the nod to Lawrence Ati-Zigi ahead of Benjamin Asare for the crucial encounter.
The experienced Portuguese tactician, taking charge of his third different national team at a fifth FIFA World Cup, has opted for a 4-4-1-1 setup as Ghana seeks a positive start to their campaign.
Source: YEN.com.gh
