Thomas Partey will play no part in Ghana’s first World Cup game in Toronto as he has been denied entry to Canada, sources have told The Athletic.
Ghana are set to open their tournament at Toronto’s BMO Field against Panama on Wednesday, June 17 but sources familiar with the process, who are not authorised to discuss it publicly, have told The Athletic that Partey cannot travel to Canada and therefore will not be able to feature.
The Canadian government website outlines that, “if you have committed or been convicted of a crime, you may not be allowed into Canada.” Partey has been charged, but is awaiting trial and has not been convicted.
He denies the charges.
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💔🇿🇦 Ronwen Williams reflects on South Africa's defeat to Mexico:
🗣️ "Africans have always supported other African countries in every World Cup tournament but I can't figure out why our own case is different. Many Africans supported Mexico, not us, the South Africans.
We almost shed tears but truly this is sad. As Africans let's stand for each other, let's stand together."
After today, I’m entering my mysterious era and locking in to take my life and relationship seriously. Which means the no more kiki-ing and fooling on the tl.
From now on, it's strictly business and taking care of my baby, Thanks for understanding the pivot.