Ghana sits on 4 points heading into a final group-stage clash against Croatia on June 27, with a draw sufficient to advance to the Round of 32. The Black Stars previously defeated Panama and drew goalless with England in their group.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The government has provided the Narcotics Control Commission with mobile drug detection devices and is replacing body intrusive scanners at Kotoka International Airport in collaboration with the Kingdom of the Netherlands, according to NACOC's Director-General, to enhance Ghana's capacity to detect and prevent illicit drug trafficking.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission has arrested the alleged kingpin and two accomplices linked to an international drug trafficking syndicate that shipped 320 kilograms of methamphetamine worth US$296 million to Australia. The arrests followed a three-month intelligence-led investigation after Australian Federal Police intercepted the methamphetamine concealed in charcoal bags at Port Botany in Sydney.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission will roll out new drug detection equipment, including mobile scanners, at Accra International Airport from August 2026 through a Ghana-Netherlands partnership, as part of efforts to strengthen border security and combat drug trafficking. The move follows heightened action against narcotics, including the recent arrest of an alleged drug kingpin linked to the seizure of approximately 320 kilogrammes of methamphetamine from Ghana that was intercepted in Australia.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Australia and Paraguay played out a goalless draw in San Francisco, securing passage to the last 32. Australia qualified as runners-up, while Paraguay's fourth point likely secures them a place as one of the eight best third-placed finishers.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Turkey, eliminated from the World Cup, ended the United States' unbeaten start with a stoppage-time goal from Kaan Ayhan in Los Angeles. The USA had taken an early lead through Auston Trusty's goal after two minutes 13 seconds, but Turkey equalized and took the lead before the match was levelled again, only for Ayhan to score the winner with the last kick of the game.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →