Also known as: Patey · Arsenal star · the Villarreal midfielder
Ghana midfielder facing UK criminal charges, denied Canadian entry ahead of 2026 World Cup match against Panama.
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The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed confidence that the Black Stars will overcome the setback arising from Thomas Partey’s visa denial and channel the disappointment into a stronger performance when Ghana opens its FIFA World Cup campaign against Pan …
Partey’s visa denial will not break our spirit – Kofi Adams tells detractorsJoy Online
The government has intensified efforts to challenge Canada’s refusal to grant a visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey, pointing to the fact that the player was recently cleared to enter the United States and is currently with the Ghana national team at its World Cup traini …
Thomas Partey has been given US visa and presently in the US – Kofi AdamsJoy Online
The government has intensified its criticism of FIFA over the decision by Canada to deny Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for Ghana’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the situation as a troubling precedent that threatens the integrity of internation …
Kofi Adams slams FIFA over Partey visa refusal responseJoy Online
The government has strongly criticised Canada’s decision to deny a visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of Ghana’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the move as unfair, excessive and contrary to the principle of presumption of innocence. …
Thomas Partey’s Canada visa denial unfair, overreaction and wrong – Kofi AdamsJoy Online
Ghana’s preparations for its opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a major setback after FIFA confirmed that Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey will be unable to travel to Canada for the country’s first Group H encounter against Panama following the rejection o …
FIFA issues disclaimer after Canada denies Thomas Partey entryJoy Online
… Queiroz’s 26-man squad features captain Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey, Iñaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo, and goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi, who is set for his second successive World Cup. …
Photos: Black Stars arrive in Providence for final phase of World Cup preparationsJoy Online
Ghana is expected to seek a review of Canada’s decision to deny midfielder Thomas Partey a visa ahead of the Black Stars’ opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
Ghana to seek review of Canada’s visa decision on Thomas ParteyThe Chronicle
Ghana’s preparations for their opening fixture at the FIFA World Cup have suffered a major setback following reports that midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied access to Canada and will therefore miss the Black Stars’ first game of the tournament. …
Partey Ruled Out of Ghana’s World Cup Opener After Canada Denies EntryThe Ghanaian Times
Midfielder Thomas Partey will miss Ghana’s first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto after Canadian authorities refused him entry. …
Patey denied Canadian visa…misses Ghana’s opening matchThe Ghanaian Times
Midfielder Thomas Partey will miss Ghana’s first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto after Canadian authorities refused him entry. …
Partey denied Canadian visa…misses Ghana’s opening matchJordan Ayew has called on Ghanaians to pray and support the national team as they prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, describing their opening matches against Panama, England and Croatia as "massive games" and expressing confidence that public support could inspire the team to success.
3 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Jordan Ayew has called on Ghanaians to pray and support the national team as they prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, describing their opening matches against Panama, England and Croatia as "massive games" and expressing confidence that public support could inspire the team to success.
3 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Sports and Foreign Affairs ministries are engaging with Canadian immigration authorities to challenge a visa refusal for midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of the Black Stars' World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto. Partey faces charges of seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in London, which he has pleaded not guilty to; Canada cited this in refusing him entry, though FIFA stated it does not oversee host country visa decisions.
4 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Uruguay's national team experienced a travel delay from Cancun to Miami on the eve of their World Cup 2026 match against Saudi Arabia due to an airline permitting error. FIFA blamed the airline for paperwork issues preventing the aircraft's clearance to fly, while the Uruguayan FA blamed FIFA for the disruption.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
Bosome Freho MP Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh questioned Ghana's World Cup planning structures following Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey's visa denial by Canadian authorities ahead of the Black Stars' Panama fixture. He argued the World Cup Committee should have conducted earlier risk assessment and diplomatic engagement to avoid such disruptions.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Member of Parliament Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh has called on the government to intensify diplomatic efforts to secure Thomas Partey's entry into Canada, after the Black Stars deputy captain was denied a temporary residence visa by Canadian authorities ahead of Ghana's Group L match against Panama on June 17. He argued that the Foreign Affairs Ministry should deploy every available diplomatic avenue to assist the midfielder.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has criticized the handling of Thomas Partey's travel arrangements, arguing that authorities should have foreseen potential visa challenges. Partey is expected to miss Ghana's Copa América match against Panama after Canadian authorities declined his visa application.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The MP for Bosome Freho said Ghana failed in diplomatic engagements over Thomas Partey's Canadian visa denial, which will prevent the Black Stars midfielder from playing in the World Cup qualifier against Panama in Toronto on June 17. He argued the country had sufficient warning signs and capacity to engage relevant authorities earlier and called for stronger collaboration between sporting bodies and foreign policy institutions.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Canadian authorities denied entry to Ghana's midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of the national team's World Cup match against Panama, sparking legal and diplomatic controversy. Ghana's government and football association have protested, arguing the exclusion of an unconvicted athlete violates the Rule of Law, while Canada has cited privacy protocols and FIFA has deferred to Canada's border sovereignty.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation has called on FIFA to intervene after midfielder Thomas Partey was denied entry into Canada, making him unavailable for Ghana's World Cup Group L opener against Panama on 17 June. The Ministry argues that all qualified nations should have access to their eligible players throughout the competition.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Ministry formally protested Canada's refusal of a temporary residence visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey, calling the decision unfair and inconsistent with the presumption of innocence, as it was based on ongoing criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom with no conviction. The government has initiated diplomatic engagements with Canadian authorities to seek a review of the decision.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kofi Adams, Ghana's Sports Minister, has expressed confidence that the Black Stars will overcome Thomas Partey's visa denial and channel the disappointment into stronger performance in their FIFA World Cup opener against Panama on June 17. Adams said the camp mood remains positive despite uncertainty surrounding Partey's availability, with the development serving as additional motivation for players.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams says midfielder Thomas Partey successfully secured a United States visa after applying in London and is currently with Ghana's national team at its World Cup training camp in Boston. Adams questioned Canada's refusal to grant Partey entry for Ghana's opening World Cup match against Panama, noting the player continues to travel freely across Europe and other jurisdictions despite ongoing legal proceedings in the United Kingdom.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams has criticized FIFA's handling of Canada's decision to deny Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for Ghana's 2026 World Cup opening match, arguing that FIFA failed to adequately protect participating nations and their players and should have ensured clearance for World Cup participants.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams has strongly criticised Canada's decision to deny midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H match against Panama on June 17, calling the move unfair and an overreaction that violates the principle of presumption of innocence. Ghana has formally protested the visa refusal.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA confirmed that midfielder Thomas Partey will be unable to travel to Canada for Ghana's opening World Cup match against Panama on June 17 after Canadian authorities rejected his visa application. FIFA stated it has no role in immigration decisions, which remain the sole jurisdiction of host governments.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national football team has arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, for the final phase of preparation ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, with Head Coach Carlos Queiroz's squad set to resume training on Friday before their opening Group L match against Panama on June 17 in Toronto.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is seeking a review of Canada's denial of a visa to Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of the Black Stars' opening World Cup match against Panama in Toronto. Sports Minister Kofi Adams says the government has engaged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to challenge the decision, while Partey remains eligible for Ghana's other group matches.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied access to Canada and will miss Ghana's opening FIFA World Cup match, a significant loss given his experience and midfield role. Neither FIFA nor Ghana's football authorities immediately provided details on the circumstances of the denial.
12 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Panama on June 17 in Canada after Canadian authorities refused his visa application. FIFA confirmed Partey cannot travel from Ghana's base camp in Boston, noting that host governments ultimately determine visa adjudication independently.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Panama on June 17 in Toronto after Canadian authorities refused his visa application. Partey has been charged with offenses in the UK but has not been convicted; Canadian immigration rules exclude those convicted of crimes, though FIFA states it has no role in host countries' visa decisions.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thomas Partey's refusal of entry to Canada highlights Section 36 of Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, which can bar people facing criminal charges—even without conviction—if the conduct allegedly occurred outside Canada. For domestic matters, a conviction is required; for foreign conduct, officers need only "reasonable grounds to believe" criminal activity occurred.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana's World Cup tournament opener against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, though he may be eligible to play in subsequent group matches in the United States. Partey, who faces multiple rape and sexual assault charges in the UK, was included in Ghana's squad but cannot travel to Canada after his visa application was refused by the Canadian government.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana's World Cup match against Panama on June 17 in Toronto; his visa application was refused by the Canadian government. Partey, facing multiple rape and sexual assault charges in the UK to which he has pleaded not guilty, remains eligible to play in Ghana's subsequent matches in the United States.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national football team arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, to continue final preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, with Head Coach Carlos Queiroz's squad set to face Panama, England, and Croatia in Group L.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana scored 23 goals in 10 World Cup qualifiers, seven from set-pieces, under the guidance of Belgian set-piece coach Gregory De Grauwe. The team has refined its attacking set-pieces by targeting the back post where centre-backs Alexander Djiku and Mohammed Salisu are stationed, while also improving defensive organisation at set-pieces.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana faces Panama in Toronto in its World Cup campaign opening, with many supporters viewing Panama as an easy win, but Panama are a tactically coherent possession-dominant side that could pose a serious challenge. Ghana's recent managerial change—Carlos Queiroz replacing Otto Addo just two months before the tournament—has left little time for preparation, with only a 1-1 draw against Wales to assess the team's readiness.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw by Wales at Cardiff City Stadium after conceding a late equaliser. Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana the lead in the 66th minute, but Wales struck back in the closing stages to deny the Black Stars victory.
4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz managed his first game as Black Stars head coach on Tuesday in Ghana's 1-1 draw with Wales. Caleb Yirenkyi scored for Ghana before Wales equalised late, extending Ghana's winless run, with Queiroz saying the team let a winning position slip but learned valuable lessons ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana held Wales to a 1-1 draw at Cardiff City Stadium, ending a run of five consecutive losses. The Black Stars displayed tactical clarity and dynamism in the second half under new coach Carlos Queiroz, though the first half revealed work remains to build cohesiveness.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana drew 1-1 with Wales in a 2026 World Cup preparatory match at Cardiff Stadium, with Lewis Koumas scoring an equaliser late in the game. Several Ghana players, including Lawrence Ati Zigi and Marvin Senaya, earned positive ratings for their performances.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →