TORONTO, CANADA – JUNE 17: Jerome Opoku of Ghana celebrates after winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup First Stage Group L match between Ghana and Panama at Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on June 17, 2026. (Photo by Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu via Getty Images)Ghana defender Jerome Opoku has made it clear that the Black Stars will not settle for a draw against England, insisting the team must approach every game with the mindset of securing three points.Speaking ahead of Ghana’s crucial Group L clash with England on June 23 in Boston, the centre-back reflected on the morale-boosting 1-0 victory over Panama and stressed the importance of maintaining that momentum.”We just want to take this into the next game and build on it,” Opoku said.”We won the first game against Panama, and I’ve seen a lot of people saying, ‘Now all we need is a draw.’ For me, the most important thing is you go into every game looking for the three points. Whatever comes comes, but you can’t approach a game looking for a draw. You need to go in with full confidence.”Opoku acknowledged the quality of England’s squad but insisted Ghana have their own strengths to rely on.”Obviously we know that they’ve got good players. They’ve got great quality. But I think as a group, we know our qualities too. So this is another game for us, and we need to give our full fight like we did against Panama. Die for each other on the pitch.”Opoku also reflected on the dramatic stoppage-time winner that secured Ghana’s opening victory.”When the goal went in, emotions were high. You saw the reactions from the fans, the bench, and even myself. It was amazing. Perfect three points, and that’s set the tone for the games coming.”Ghana face England on June 23 in Boston before wrapping up the group stage against Croatia on June 27. For Opoku and his teammates, the message is clear: no fear, no compromise, only three points will do.



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