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The Black Stars are scheduled to depart Rhode Island for Toronto on Monday as preparations intensify for their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Panama. …
Black Stars to depart Rhode Island for Toronto today ahead of Panama clash on WednesdayJoy Online
… The opening matches in Toronto and Los Angeles took place hours apart. Cameras caught Perry running off stage to greet the former Canadian leader with a kiss. …
‘Boyfriend duties call,’ Trudeau says after skipping Canada match to watch PerryJoy Online
Tribe Culturefest will stage a major FIFA World Cup 2026 fan activation at Toronto’s Sankofa Square as Ghana prepares to face Panama in a crucial group-stage encounter on 17 June. …
Asantehene to attend tribe Culturefest’s fan festival at Toronto’s Sankofa SquareJoy Online
… The appeal follows reports that the Black Stars deputy captain has been denied a temporary residence visa by Canadian authorities, a decision that could rule him out of the Group L clash scheduled for June 17 in Toronto. …
Use diplomatic channels to secure Partey’s entry into Canada – Asafo-Adjei Ayeh to gov’tJoy Online
… The Arsenal star is expected to miss Ghana’s Group L fixture against Panama in Toronto on June 17 after Canadian authorities reportedly declined his visa application. …
Gov’t should have foreseen Partey’s visa challenge – Bosome Freho MPJoy Online
… His comments follow the denial of a Canadian visa to the Black Stars midfielder, a development that is expected to rule him out of Ghana’s Group L World Cup qualifier against Panama in Toronto on June 17. …
Government failed in diplomatic engagements over Partey’s visa issue – Bosome Freho MPJoy Online
… The development means the 33-year-old will play no part in Ghana’s World Cup Group L opener against Panama at Toronto’s BMO Field on 17 June. …
2026 World Cup: Sports Ministry demands FIFA intervention over Partey’s visa denialJoy Online
… Ghana opens its World Cup campaign against Panama in Toronto on Tuesday, June 17, before taking on England and Croatia. …
‘We want to make Ghana proud’ – Jordan AyewJoy Online
… Ghana now enters the final stretch of preparation in Providence before heading to Toronto for the June 17 opener against Panama at Toronto Stadium. …
Photos: Black Stars arrive in Providence for final phase of World Cup preparationsJoy Online
… The Villarreal midfielder was ruled out of Ghana’s Group L opener against Panama in Toronto after Canadian authorities refused his visa application, a decision confirmed by FIFA on Friday. …
Ghana to seek review of Canada’s visa decision on Thomas ParteyGhana's national football team is leaving Rhode Island for Toronto on Monday to prepare for its opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Panama on Wednesday, June 17 at BMO Field, with a final training session scheduled for Tuesday.
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Ghana's national football team is leaving Rhode Island for Toronto on Monday to prepare for its opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Panama on Wednesday, June 17 at BMO Field, with a final training session scheduled for Tuesday.
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Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced criticism after skipping Canada's opening World Cup match in Toronto to attend a USA game in Los Angeles where his girlfriend, pop star Katy Perry, performed at the opening ceremony. Trudeau justified his choice on social media as "supportive boyfriend duties," though some Canadians online called his decision disrespectful.
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Tribe Culturefest will stage a FIFA World Cup 2026 fan activation at Toronto's Sankofa Square as Ghana prepares to face Panama on 17 June, featuring cultural performances, exhibitions, food and interactive activities. The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will attend to reflect cultural diplomacy and Ghana-Canada relations.
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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 →
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 →
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has urged Ghanaians to support the team as Ghana prepares for three group-stage matches against Panama, England, and Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ayew said the squad is motivated to make the nation proud despite acknowledging the challenge ahead.
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 →
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's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will deliver economic benefits across tourism, travel agencies, airlines, sports bars, and merchandise sales, with increased demand expected as Ghanaian fans follow the Black Stars during group stage matches in North America.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Home-based Cote d'Ivoire supporters have been denied visas to travel to the United States for the World Cup, according to the president of the National Committee of Elephants Supporters. The visa denials prevent the supporters group from organising trips for fans to follow their team, which faces Ecuador, Curacao, and Germany in its group matches.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's national football team arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, to finalize preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will open Group L play against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, followed by matches against England and Croatia.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Canada will host an investment forum in Toronto on June 15, 2026, to explore strategic opportunities, forge partnerships, and advance Ghana's economic transformation agenda, with a focus on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Achimota Retail Centre is launching a campaign called "ARC is the Stadium" to transform the shopping centre into a viewing venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring match-day entertainment, special promotions, prizes and branded merchandise throughout the tournament's 39 days.
12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A Toronto police officer was shot and killed during a raid on Thursday tied to a March shooting outside the US consulate building in Toronto. Police were executing search warrants on suspects linked to the consulate incident, which US and Canadian authorities described as a "national security incident"; one suspect remains at large and is considered "armed and dangerous."
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon has paid for DStv subscriptions at viewing centres and deployed giant screens at six locations across the constituency for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches. He has also engaged 13 kenkey sellers to provide free meals of kenkey and Ghana fish for constituents watching the Ghana matches.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has begun collecting details from Ghanaians abroad who want to attend Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto on June 17 but lack tickets. The government secured 1,000 World Cup tickets for Ghanaians living abroad to ensure strong support for the Black Stars during the tournament.
11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams believes the next FIFA World Cup advantage for the Black Stars extends beyond the pitch to the support of Ghanaian diaspora communities across North America and beyond. He noted strong enthusiasm already visible among Ghanaians in the United States, Canada, and Europe, with large numbers expected to follow the team during the tournament hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams says the Ghana national team may not have the biggest names in world football but has the spirit, support, and momentum for a strong FIFA World Cup run, citing high energy levels among Ghanaian supporters at home and in the diaspora.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has begun efforts to help Ghanaians abroad secure tickets to support the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Ghana High Commission in Canada is collecting details from diaspora supporters interested in attending Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto on June 17.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The government has begun efforts to help Ghanaians abroad secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the Ghana High Commission in Canada collecting details from diaspora supporters interested in attending Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto on June 17. The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has secured 1,000 World Cup tickets for Ghanaians living abroad to ensure a strong national presence at match venues.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A 59-year-old former Air Canada pilot is accused of flying thousands of passengers on commercial flights with forged credentials for 17 years after his promotion to captain in 2009, facing fraud-related charges. Air Canada said passenger safety was never at risk and the airline voluntarily reported the matter to Transport Canada after discovering the false documents.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA reversed its decision to bar refillable water bottles from World Cup stadiums in the US and Canada following criticism from fan organisations and politicians. Under the new policy, spectators can bring one factory-sealed disposable plastic bottle up to 20 ounces into matches, though hard-sided reusable containers remain prohibited.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Canada will host an investment forum on June 15, 2026, in Toronto to explore strategic investment opportunities, foster partnerships, and advance Ghana's economic transformation agenda, including its 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme.
9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's High Commission in Canada is asking Ghanaian residents without access to World Cup match tickets for the Ghana-Panama clash on June 17, 2026, in Toronto to submit their names and email addresses by June 10, 2026, for possible government assistance in obtaining tickets.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →