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Ghana Appeals Canada’s Denial of World Cup Visa for Thomas Partey Amid Rape Charges

Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey lost a court challenge to overturn a Canadian visa refusal, preventing him from entering Canada for his side's World Cup opener in Toronto due to ongoing rape charges in Britain. Ghana is appealing Canada's denial of his World Cup visa.

16 Jun, 20:22 — 17 Jun, 06:19
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BBCHigh49d ago

Partey misled Canadian officials over previous arrest

Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup opener after an appeal against the decision not to grant him a visa is turned down.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual49d ago

Ghana’s Partey loses appeal to overturn Canadian visa refusal for World Cup

Thomas Partey will not be able to enter Canada for Ghana's first World Cup match against Panama on Wednesday.

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cbcHigh49d ago

Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cup

A Federal Court judge has dismissed Thomas Partey's bid for emergency relief after Canada denied the Ghana midfielder entry for the FIFA World Cup.

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France 24High49d ago

World Cup 2026: Ghana's Partey loses bid to overturn Canadian visa refusal over rape charges

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey lost a court challenge on Tuesday that would have allowed him to enter Canada for his side's World Cup opener in Toronto. The former Arsenal player, who awaits trial on rape charges in Britain, will be eligible to play in Ghana's following two matches, both of them in the United States/

By FRANCE 24

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national-postMostly Factual49d ago

Ghana’s Thomas Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cup due to rape charges

Accra filed a request for an injunction in federal court on Tuesday seeking to set aside Ottawa's decision

By AFP

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YahooMostly Factual49d ago

Thomas Partey out of World Cup opener after visa appeal rejected amidst rape charges

Thomas Partey has lost his appeal to enter Canada after being denied a visa, meaning the Ghana midfielder will miss his country's FIFA World Cup opener against Panama

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rfi-englishMostly Factual49d ago

Ghana boss Queiroz hails spirit of players ahead of Panama clash at World Cup

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz praised his players willingness to be flexible to different ideas as they went through their final preparations for their opening game at the 2026 World Cup against Panama on Wednesday in Toronto.

By Paul Myers

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual49d ago

Ghana ready for World Cup clash with Panama, says coach, as Partey appeal decision looms

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vanguard-ngMixed48d ago

Ghana’s Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cup

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing trial on rape charges in Britain, lost a court challenge on Tuesday that would have allowed him to enter Canada for his side's World Cup opener in Toronto. The post Ghana’s Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

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myjoyonlineMixed49d ago

2026 World Cup: What would Ghana lose without Thomas Partey against Panama?

The Government of Ghana’s efforts to overturn Thomas Partey’s entry ban into Canada have failed, ruling the midfielder out of the Black Stars’ opening match against Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A Federal Court hearing in Ottawa upheld the decision to deny the 33-year-old entry into Canada. Partey was refused a visa because […]

By Mishael Quaynor

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