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Ghana is at the forefront of the global reparations debate for the transatlantic slave trade, pushing UN recognition, debt relief, and accountability from Western powers and institutions such as the Church of England, while advocating reparatory funding for education, entrepreneurship and health research, and promoting diaspora outreach — though critics warn against commercialising healing and say local needs must not be sidelined.
On a visit to Cape Coast Castle, Archbishop Dame Sarah Mullally renewed the Church of England's commitment to a £100m reparations fund tied to its historic role in the transatlantic slave trade, noting that repentance must translate into action through investment, research and community engagement in affected areas. She described the castle’s dungeons and the “door of no return” as stark reminders of the past. The plan has faced opposition over historical accuracy, legal concerns and ideological objections, but Ghana’s foreign minister praised the move as a signal of accountability for the church’s legacy.
Ghana postponed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s planned August state visit due to the xenophobic anti-foreigner climate in South Africa, with Accra citing the current tensions. Ghana has repatriated over 900 of its citizens, and other African nations are likewise evacuating nationals. South Africa says it remains committed to cooperation and will work through diplomatic channels to agree a mutually convenient date for a future visit, amid ongoing disputes over deaths and residency documentation in the xenophobia row.
Colombia are favored to control and edge out Ghana in a cautious World Cup knockout clash, with a ~72% win probability and a predicted 1-0 scoreline. Betting tips included Colombia to win and BTTS no (11/10), first-half draw (6/5), and Luis Diaz as an anytime scorer (8/5).
Colombia remain on course in the World Cup 2026 knockout stage by beating Ghana 1-0 in Kansas City thanks to Jhon Arias’ 14th-minute goal; the live blog chronicles a tense match with injuries, substitutions, and Ghana’s efforts to find a reply in hot, break-filled conditions.
Colombia enter the World Cup Round of 32 as favorites to defeat Ghana in Kansas City, with expert picks listing a regulation win for Colombia at roughly -199 to -239 and a likely low-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals); Luis Diaz is the top scorer pick at +173, and no key injuries are reported ahead of kickoff at GEHA Field (9:30 p.m. ET).
Day 23 features Messi-led Argentina vs Cape Verde in Miami, Australia vs Egypt in Dallas (Salah’s fitness in doubt), and Colombia vs Ghana in Kansas City; all matches air on FOX with FOX One streaming.
England lead Group L on four points heading into the final day while Croatia and Ghana are one point back and Panama is eliminated. The last-round matches—England vs. Panama and Croatia vs. Ghana—determine who advances: England advances with a win or draw; Ghana advances with a win or draw; Croatia must win to stay alive and could win the group depending on England’s result. Panama cannot reach the knockout stage. The final day kicks off at 5 p.m. ET, with outcomes decided by on-field results and potential tiebreakers.
Croatia and Ghana face off in Philadelphia with both teams aiming to advance; Croatia are slight favorites but a draw is the expert pick, suggesting a low-scoring contest (under 2.5 goals) and a potential Ghana breakthrough from Antoine Semenyo, with injuries and lineup notes shaping the final call and odds guiding bets.
Croatia and Ghana kicked off World Cup 2026 Group L with a cautious, low-tempo affair as Croatia dominated possession but failed to carve out clear chances early. Modric and Perisic attacked from the wings and Budimir threatened, but Ghana defended solidly and looked to hit on the break, with the match hinting at a draw that would suit both sides.
England and Ghana played to a 0-0 draw at Boston Stadium, with fans lamenting England's passive display; England stay top of Group L but must beat Panama to secure a World Cup knockout berth.
England dominated possession and shot count (19 to 2) but were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in Group L, leaving both teams on four points with one group game to play and England needing only to beat Panama to secure progression; Nico O’Reilly hit the woodwork late as Ghana defended stoutly and pressed for chances, with Asare in goal for the Black Stars.
Ghana frustrates England with a disciplined defensive display to earn a point in their World Cup group clash, as late England pressure fails to convert and the result leaves both sides in contention for knockout qualification.
England dominated possession in a cautious 4-2-3-1 display but were unable to break down a resilient Ghana and the match finished 0-0 in Boston. Key moments centered on Jude Bellingham’s influence and Harry Kane’s limited touches, with Thomas Tuchel urging more pace and threat in attack. The result keeps England on track to reach the knockout stage depending on other Group L results.
England name Guehi and Spence in defence and dominate possession in the first half against a well-organised Ghana, but fail to carve out a clear chance as Declan Rice is booked and Antoine Semenyo threatens for Ghana. Ghana’s Thomas Partey starts amid off‑field charges. It’s a World Cup 2026 Group L clash being covered in a running live blog with pre‑match context from Tuchel and fan commentary; at the break England have yet to register a shot on target, highlighting the test of breaking down a compact Ghana defense.