Ghana slams Canada’s decision to deny World Cup visa for Partey, who faces rape charges
The midfielder will miss Ghana’s opener after Canadian authorities rejected his visa, forcing coach Carlos Queiroz to adjust plans days before kickoff.
- Ghana's foreign ministry protested Canada's decision to deny World Cup visa for player Thomas Partey, who faces rape charges in Britain.
- Canada stated that it assesses each visa application individually based on the available facts and law, regardless of hosting major events.
- Ghana said it will pursue legal remedies and seeks an amicable resolution, citing the presumption of innocence as a principle of justice.
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Ghana/Nigeria: World Cup - Ghana Protest Canada's Visa Ban On Thomas Partey Ahead of Panama Clash
On Saturday, Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirmed that the government had lodged an official protest with Canadian authorities over the decision to reject Partey's visa application
World Cup: Ghana protest Canada’s visa ban on Thomas Partey ahead of Panama clash
On Saturday, Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirmed that the government had lodged an official protest with Canadian authorities over the decision to reject Partey's visa application The post World Cup: Ghana protest Canada’s visa ban on Thomas Partey ahead of Panama clash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The government of Ghana called it a “supremely unfair” decision that Canada has denied Thomas Partey the access visa to play the 2026 World Cup.Thomar Partey, who is awaiting trial on charges of sexually assaulting several women in England, returned to Boston after receiving the refusal of access to Canada for Wednesday's match against Panama in Toronto.Ghana takes a stand against Canada's decision regarding Thomas ParteyThe Ghana Ministry of Fo…
Canada Denies World Cup Entry to Ghana Player Over UK Rape Charges
A Ghana midfielder has been denied entry to Canada ahead of his team’s World Cup opener after Canadian authorities refused his visa application, according to FIFA. Thomas Partey is currently facing rape charges in the United Kingdom, which he denies. Partey is currently at Ghana’s Team Base Camp in Boston. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is jointly hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico. While teams travel between the three countries for matche…
Shortly before the World Cup opening, Canada refuses to enter Ghana's key player Thomas Partey – and triggers a diplomacy crack.
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