Ghana faces Croatia in World Cup Group L decider after securing knockout stage berth
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Ghana's Black Stars are set to play Croatia at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia today, June 27, 2026, in a pivotal World Cup Group L match. Ghana has already qualified for the Round of 32, marking their first knockout stage appearance since 2010. A victory against Croatia would secure the top spot in Group L, potentially leading to a more favorable Round of 32 opponent like DR Congo, while a second-place finish could mean facing strong teams such as Portugal or Colombia. Head coach Carlos Queiroz emphasized the importance of winning, despite early qualification, and praised Croatia's Luka Modric. Forward Antoine Semenyo highlighted the team's improved defensive solidity under Queiroz. Goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has achieved consecutive clean sheets, a first for a Ghanaian keeper at a World Cup, and could make history with a third. Captain Jordan Ayew has also been crucial to the team's defensive efforts. The team aims to finish first in Group L, demonstrating their ambition in the expanded 48-team tournament.
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Must ReadGhana's Black Stars are playing Croatia in their final Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in the United States. Ghana has already qualified for the Round of 32. A win or a draw in this match would secure second place in their group, while a loss would result in a third-place finish.
Rashid Tanko Computer, CEO of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications GIFEC and Deputy Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress NDC, has confirmed that former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedinam Tamakloe-Attionu is currently in the custody of the Ghana Prisons Service. He emphasized that she is not at home and urged the public to await official communication from the prison service regarding her case. Computer stated that the government followed due process in her extradition from the US, noting that Ghana would not have pursued her return if there was a lack of concern. He called for transparency in high-profile detention cases to maintain public confidence. Tamakloe-Attionu was convicted and sentenced in absentia to 10 years' imprisonment for charges including stealing, conspiracy to steal, causing financial loss to the State, and money laundering. She had been granted permission to travel to the US for medical treatment but did not return, leading to a warrant for her arrest. Ghana's extradition request was approved in January 2026, and she was extradited from the US on June 8-9, 2026, marking Ghana's first successful extradition since 2009. Upon arrival in Accra, she was taken into custody by the Ghana Police Service and Ghana Prisons Service to begin her sentence.
Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, former Minister for Local Government Decentralisation and Rural Development and Member of Parliament for Techiman South, has accused the current government of failing to use over US$200 million left by the previous New Patriotic Party administration. These funds were reportedly allocated to combat perennial flooding in parts of Accra, specifically for major drainage works and the construction of water retention facilities in the Greater Accra Region. Adjei-Mensah Korsah stated that the flood mitigation program was designed to include drainage systems and water-holding ponds across several flood-prone communities, covering 17 metropolitan areas within Accra. He claimed the project experienced implementation delays and is now stalled, expressing concern that the scope may be significantly reduced from 18 planned water-holding ponds to potentially only two. He urged the government to prioritize the completion of these flood mitigation projects.