Ghana vs Panama — Prediction
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The analysis
Ghana possesses Premier League and Bundesliga quality throughout their squad, though the injured Mohammed Kudus is a real loss to their creativity. Panama is defensively minded but lacks the attacking firepower to trouble Ghana. The Black Stars should control the midfield and convert their chances to take a comfortable three points.
With Kudus ruled out by injury, Semenyo and Thomas Partey carry Ghana's creative and physical load; they have the quality to break down a defensive Panama, but lose some unpredictability.
Panama's compact, defence-first approach is the clear obstacle and a real reason the margin may be slim — Ghana should control midfield, but patience will be required to convert.
Squad note (post-publication): Rolando Blackburn, named in matches.ts as Panama's key player, was not selected in their final 26; Panama's main forward threat is Ismael Díaz. The Ghana pick is unaffected.
Full-time review
The Ghana tip landed, but only at the death: Caleb Yirenkyi stabbed in Thomas-Asante's cross in the fifth minute of stoppage time after Panama had edged the first half. The winner came through as predicted and the clean sheet held; the 1-0 was simply far tighter than the 2-0 call, with the over 2.5 the casualty.
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