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The Canadian authorities surprised the “Black Stars”.
The International Football Federation (FIFA) today, Friday, announced the absence of Ghana’s Thomas Partey from the World Cup match against Panama scheduled for next Wednesday evening (local time), after his application for a visa to enter Canada was rejected.
“FIFA confirms that player Thomas Partey will not be able to travel from Ghana’s national team camp in Boston (USA) to Canada for the first match against Panama on Wednesday, June 17, after his visa application was rejected by the Canadian government.
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The International Federation continued. “FIFA does not interfere with immigration procedures in host countries, including decisions on visa applications.”
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The Athletic newspaper reported that the Canadian government has refused to grant the Ghanaian midfielder a visa to enter the country due to allegations of rape in London.
Thus, the former Arsenal and Atletico Madrid star will miss Ghana’s opening match against Panama in Toronto, Canada.
Despite being absent from the Panama game, Partey (32 years old) will be able to return to his country’s national team during the next matches of the tournament in the USA.
Serious charges
Much controversy arose after Partey was called up to represent Ghana at the World Cup after being accused of seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in London between 2020 and 2022.
The Spanish “Villarreal” player denies all the charges, and the trial date has been set for November this year, but may be postponed until 2027.
Ghana coach Portuguese Carlos Queiroz has justified Party’s invitation to the World Cup despite serious allegations, saying: “It is a simple and clear answer. As far as I know, in England, Portugal and anywhere else we live in this world.
Ghana will play in Group 12 of the 2026 World Cup, along with Panama, Croatia and England.
