A Ghana supporter became one of the talking points of the 2026 World Cup after cameras captured him performing a ritual during Ghana’s match against Panama. In the 16th minute, the fan poured white powder into his palm and blew it toward the pitch as fellow supporters watched on.
The moment quickly gained attention online, but the story took another twist late in the game. Ghana struggled to break down Panama for most of the match before Caleb Yirenkyi struck deep into stoppage time.
The midfielder found the winner in the 90+5th minute to secure Ghana’s first victory of the tournament, prompting social media users to jokingly link the goal to the supporter’s earlier ritual.
According to Tribuna, the unusual scene highlighted the colourful traditions and passionate support often seen around African national teams at major tournaments.
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