Ghana’s World Cup preparations have suffered a major setback after Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey was reportedly denied entry into Canada ahead of the team’s opening match of the FIFA World Cup.
According to The Athletic, Canadian authorities refused to grant a visa to the former Arsenal midfielder because of the sexual assault charges he is currently facing in the United Kingdom.
The development means Partey could miss Ghana’s tournament opener, dealing a significant blow to the Black Stars as they seek a strong start to their World Cup campaign.
Neither the Ghana Football Association nor Canadian officials had issued an official statement on the matter at the time of filing this report. However, the reported visa denial has sparked widespread discussion among football fans and observers ahead of the global showpiece.
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