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Thomas Partey

Also known as: Patey · Arsenal star · the Villarreal midfielder · the former Arsenal midfielder · Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey · former Arsenal player

Ghana midfielder at Al Shabab; currently managing injury ahead of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

2026-04-282026-10-29
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  1. June 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … Last week, Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey missed his country’s opener against Panama after being denied entry to World Cup co-hosts Canada. …

    Morocco captain Hakimi to stand trial for rape

  3. Daily Guide

    … Wahi becomes the second player at the 2026 World Cup to be denied entry into Canada, following Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, whose visa application was rejected because of ongoing criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom. …

    Ivory Coast’s Wahi Denied Entry To Canada Ahead Of Germany Clash

  4. The Chronicle

    … Wahi is the second World Cup player to be denied entry to Canada after Ghana’s Thomas Partey was refused a visa because of ongoing criminal proceedings in the UK. …

    Ivory Coast’s Wahi denied entry to Canada

  5. Joy Online

    … FP reiterates that it remains fully committed to ensuring the integrity of its competitions and that it will act with the utmost firmness against any behaviour that could compromise it.” Wahi was the second World Cup player to be denied entry to Canada after Ghana’s Thomas Partey …

    Ivory Coast’s Wahi allowed into Canada after visa issue

  6. The Chronicle

    Members of Parliament were divided over the circumstances that led to the refusal of Canadian authorities to grant an entry visa for Black Stars Defensive midfielders, Thomas Partey On the floor of the House on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafe …

    MPs divided over Thomas Partey’s failure to enter Canada

  7. The Chronicle

    The sudden and dramatic decision by Canadian authorities to deny entry to Ghana’s star midfielder, Thomas Partey, ahead of the national team’s opening FIFA World Cup fixture against Panama on Wednesday, June 17, has sparked significant legal, diplomatic, and sporting controversy. …

    Feature: The Thomas Partey Case: Presumption Of Innocence, Sovereignty And The World Cup

  8. Joy Online

    … Queiroz ​brushed aside questions about the absence of ⁠midfielder Thomas Partey from the game due to ​a Canadian travel ban and visa issues. …

    After tough Panama win, Ghana can do something at World Cup, Queiroz says

  9. Joy Online

    … Yirenkyi, who replaced Thomas Partey in midfield following his Canada entry denial, reacted quickest, finishing from close range to spark wild celebrations among the Ghana supporters in Toronto. …

    2026 World Cup: Late Yirenkyi strike gives Ghana victory over Panama in opener

  10. Joy Online

    … Some Ghanaians also expressed their views on the absence of vice-captain and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who will miss his team’s World Cup group stage opener against Panama in Toronto after being denied entry into Canada. …

    Failure to beat Panama in World Cup group stage will be disappointing – Ghanaian fans to Black Stars

  11. Joy Online

    … According to him, the players are all motivated to win against Panama in order to honour Thomas Partey, who will miss the game after being denied a visa to travel to Canada. …

    2026 World Cup: We need to win for Partey – Kwasi Sibo
Sport

Ghana's football decline reflects systemic issues beyond coaching changes

The News

Benedict Okyere Yeboah argues that Ghana's poor football performance—including failure to qualify for AFCON 2025 and defeats under Carlos Queiroz—reflects deeper structural problems in player development and the football ecosystem, not merely coaching decisions. He contends that repeatedly changing managers without addressing the system will not solve the country's decline across competitions and coaching periods.

10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Ghana's football decline reflects systemic issues beyond coaching changes

    Benedict Okyere Yeboah argues that Ghana's poor football performance—including failure to qualify for AFCON 2025 and defeats under Carlos Queiroz—reflects deeper structural problems in player development and the football ecosystem, not merely coaching decisions. He contends that repeatedly changing managers without addressing the system will not solve the country's decline across competitions and coaching periods.

    10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey's father dies

    Thomas Partey, Ghana midfielder at Al Shabab, is mourning the death of his father Jacob Teye Partey, who passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Funeral and burial arrangements are yet to be announced by the family.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Gambia coach says missing five scorers outweigh Ghana absences

    Gambia assistant coach Abdul Jammeh has dismissed the significance of Ghana's missing players ahead of Tuesday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, claiming that The Gambia's five absent players who have scored 24 goals are more important losses. Ghana will play without captain Jordan Ayew, vice-captains Alexander Djiku and Thomas Partey, and forwards Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana face Gambia in 2027 Afcon qualifiers at home

    Ghana host The Gambia at Accra Sports Stadium in Group C of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, seeking to recover after losing 2-0 to Côte d'Ivoire in their opener. The Gambia arrive with three points from a 2-1 win over Somalia.

    29 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Black Stars lose 2-0 to Ivory Coast in AFCON 2027 qualifier

    Ghana's Black Stars suffered a 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in Bouaké in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match, with goals from Malick Yalcouye and Frank Kessie leaving Ghana at the bottom of Group C.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana aims to avoid AFCON qualifying failure in new campaign

    Ghana begin a fresh AFCON qualifying campaign after their disappointing 2025 campaign, in which late goals in opening matches against Angola and Niger left them with one point from their first two games; Ghana ultimately finished without a victory and failed to qualify for AFCON for the first time in two decades.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Black Stars face Côte d'Ivoire without seven key players

    Ghana begins their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign against Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké without Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, Antoine Semenyo, captain Jordan Ayew, Prince Adu Kwabena, Alidu Seidu and other players, depriving the team of experience, creativity and attacking strength.

    24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Queiroz downplays Ghana's injury woes before AFCON qualifier

    Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has dismissed concerns about Ghana's injury crisis ahead of Thursday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Côte d'Ivoire, stating that the available players have the quality to perform well despite the absence of captain Jordan Ayew, vice-captain Thomas Partey, and forwards Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. FA President Kurt defends Black Stars injury withdrawals before AFCON 2027Q

    Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has dismissed suggestions that players deliberately withdrew from the Black Stars, saying the absences of Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, Baba Rahman and Alidu Seidu are injury-related. The GFA has responded with late call-ups including Brandon Thomas-Asante, Felix Afena-Gyan and Jonas Adjetey as coach Carlos Queiroz prepares for the opening AFCON 2027 qualifier.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 21 September

  1. Black Stars coach emphasizes importance of opening AFCON qualifier win

    Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has stressed that winning their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké on Thursday is the team's immediate priority as they seek to return to the tournament after missing 2025. Ghana's preparations have been affected by injuries, with Mohammed Kudus, Nathaniel Adjei, and Thomas Partey unavailable, prompting replacements including Alidu Seidu, Jonas Adjetey, Mohammed Fuseini, and Brandon Thomas-Asante.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Queiroz launches Black Stars rebuild targeting 2030 World Cup

    Carlos Queiroz says Ghana must begin laying foundations for the next generation of the Black Stars as he targets a team capable of qualifying for and competing at the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign serving as the starting point for rebuilding.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Queiroz urges Black Stars to focus on next game in AFCON qualifying

    Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says the most important priority is winning their next match as they begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, which opens with an away fixture against Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké on Thursday followed by a home game against The Gambia. Ghana must navigate the campaign one game at a time despite squad changes due to injuries to Mohammed Kudus, Nathaniel Adjei, and Thomas Partey.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

  1. Kudus, Djiku return bolster Ghana ahead of international matches

    Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has welcomed the return of Mohammed Kudus and Alexander Djiku to the Black Stars squad ahead of fixtures against Côte d'Ivoire, The Gambia, and Morocco. Agyemang-Badu said the experienced duo's availability will provide important qualities—Kudus' character and leadership during Partey's absence, and Djiku's defensive maturity.

    19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

  1. Minority demands GFA accountability over Partey Canada entry denial

    Ghana's Parliamentary Minority is seeking answers from the Ghana Football Association and Ministry of Sports over Thomas Partey's denied entry to Canada for Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama. Ranking Member Vincent Ekow Assafuah said the concern is whether the GFA and Ministry conducted proper due diligence before including Partey in the squad.

    18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Black Stars drop World Cup players for September-October qualifiers

    The Ghana Football Association has dropped several players from its 2026 World Cup squad for three upcoming international matches against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia and Morocco, including Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante, centre-back Jonas Adjei Adjetey, and midfielder Thomas Partey.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. GFA President tributes Ghana Colts as talent pipeline system

    GFA President Kurt Okraku has paid tribute to Ghana's Colts football system at the launch of the 2026/27 season, highlighting its role in developing generations of national football stars including Abedi Pele, Asamoah Gyan, Stephen Appiah, and Michael Essien.

    17 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Thomas Partey returns to training after August injury

    Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has returned to training with Al Shabab after recovering from an injury suffered during a Saudi Pro League match in August. His recovery is considered a boost for Ghana ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which begin with a Group C match against Côte d'Ivoire on September 24.

    17 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 14 September

  1. Five Ghanaian players merit Black Stars selection for AFCON qualifiers

    With Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers approaching, Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz will face difficult squad selection decisions. Joy Online highlights five Ghanaians abroad—including Augustine Boakye at Saint-Étienne, Rahim Ibrahim at Slovan Bratislava, and Joseph Opoku at Swansea City—who have made strong cases for consideration in upcoming AFCON qualifiers.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Three midfielders could cover for injured Partey in AFCON qualifiers

    Ghana faces a possible absence of Thomas Partey due to injury for upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and Gambia, with coach Carlos Queiroz considering replacements including Ibrahim Sulemana, Emmanuel Adjei, and a third midfielder.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Thomas Partey sidelined for Al-Shabab's next two matches

    Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss Al-Shabab's matches against Al-Kholood and Al-Fayha while following a specialised fitness programme under the club's fitness coach. The absence comes ahead of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers where the Black Stars will face Côte d'Ivoire on 24 September and The Gambia on 27 September.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Thomas Partey fitness monitored after Saudi knock

    Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey picked up a knock for Al-Shabab that ruled him out of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Al Hazem. Ghana's technical team will monitor his recovery ahead of the September AFCON qualifiers against Ivory Coast and The Gambia.

    1 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 21 August

  1. Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey joins Al Shabab

    Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has joined Saudi Pro League club Al Shabab as a free agent, ending his European career after a season with Villarreal. The 33-year-old made 167 appearances and scored nine goals for Arsenal over five years before his move to Spain.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Partey undergoes medical ahead of Al Shabab move

    Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has undergone medical tests in Saudi Arabia ahead of signing a one-year contract with Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab as a free agent, with final documentation being processed.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Black Stars eliminated from World Cup after loss to Colombia

    Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32. Fans blamed the technical team's player selection and the team's cautious tactical approach throughout the tournament.

    7 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 6 July

  1. Black Stars eliminated from 2026 World Cup after Colombia defeat

    Ghana lost 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with coach Carlos Queiroz citing lack of maturity and experience as the team lacked composure and coordination throughout the match.

    6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 4 July

  1. Ghana loses 1–0 to Colombia in World Cup Round of 32

    Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1–0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32, with Jhon Arias scoring in the 14th minute to send the South Americans through to the last 16.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana makes four changes for World Cup knockout against Colombia

    Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has recalled Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Jerome Opoku, Inaki Williams, and Caleb Yirenkyi to the starting line-up for a FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against Colombia at Kansas City Stadium. The winner advances to face Switzerland in the Round of 16.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Fourteen World Cup players remain unemployed after tournament

    As of 2 July, 14 players still active at the World Cup are technically without clubs to return to after the tournament ends. Notable free agents include Casemiro, James Rodriguez, Mo Salah, John Stones, and others, some of whom are using the competition to impress potential suitors despite their employment situations.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 29 June

  1. Ghana holds England 0-0 in symbolic football match

    Ghana drew 0-0 with England in a June 2026 football match, with the article framing the result as a historical reckoning—noting that England abstained on a UN resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity in March 2026, then failed to score against Ghana three months later.

    29 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 28 June

  1. Ghana captain Ayew says Croatia loss won't affect team confidence

    Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew said Ghana's defeat to Croatia in their final Group L match at the FIFA World Cup will not dampen the team's confidence as they prepare for the Round of 32, insisting the result has not affected the team's morale or belief.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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