Ghana vs Panama: Adorable Moment As Caleb Yirenkyi’s Mother Rejoices After Son’s Late Winner
- Caleb Yirenkyi’s mother is trending following her son’s gallant display in the Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup opener
- The middle-aged woman celebrated with other relatives in Bechem after the midfielder scored the winning goal
- Ghana now lies second in Group L and will face England in their second group game at the ongoing tournament
Caleb Yirenkyi has become a fan favourite among Ghanaian football lovers following his heroic display in the Black Stars’ win against Panama on Wednesday, June 17.
The FC Nordsjælland midfielder netted a late winner for the senior national team, with 90+5 on the clock, following a counterattack.
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Caleb Yirenkyi’s mother celebrates World Cup goal
A heartwarming video shared on TikTok by @asare200 showed the reaction of a middle-aged woman, believed to be the 20-year-old's mother, as the goal was scored.
The woman, who is reported to be in Bechem and has a striking resemblance to Caleb Yirenkyi, was all smiles when the late winner was scored.
Other relatives were left in a joyous mood over the display of the talented young midfielder.
Ghana’s Black Stars are now second in Group L and will travel to the Boston Stadium in the US to face England at 8:00 PM on June 23.
The final group game against Croatia will also be played in the US at the Philadelphia Stadium on June 27 at 9:00 PM.
Watch the TikTok video of Caleb Yirenkyi’s mother’s reaction after her son's goal for Ghana against Panama:
Reactions to Caleb Yirenkyi’s mom celebrating goal
Netizens who took to the comments section of the video congratulated the mother of Caleb Yirenkyi on the achievement of her young son.
YEN.com.gh gathered some reactions below:
Maame Midwife stated:
“Our children are going to make us proud.”
OseiEnock06 replied:
“Asante, Yirenkyi, Semenyo, the goalkeepers, may God bless the wombs that birthed you guys.”
Akua Broni added:
“My son will make me proud like this one day.”
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Rams opined:
“My children will make me proud one day, insha Allah.”
AbenaborGaba14 indicated:
“Who realised that he was the same player that went for the tackle and gave it to Semenyo before it got to Thomas and finally released for him to score again?”
Adjowa_Barbie stated:
“Very soon, I will make my mum and dad proud like this, in Jesus’ name.”
Nana Kwaku Nyarko Aboagye opined:
“He’s a great asset to the nation; we are backing him with prayers.”
Awura Adwoa reacted:
“Aww God, may we be celebrated for our kids’ achievements. Tap into this blessing for my kids and myself. We are proud of you mum and dad.”
Prophecy about Caleb Yirenkyi trends
YEN.com.gh also reported that Kofi Amponsah had prophesied about the Black Stars ahead of their 2026 World Cup match against Panama.
The respected man of God claimed to have foreseen Caleb Yirenkyi performing very well at the showpiece and urged the coach to start him.
Social media users who took to the comments section shared varied views on the prophet’s remarks about the match, which Ghana won.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
