Partey misled Canadian officials over previous arrest (opens original article in a new tab)

Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup game against Panama after his visa appeal was rejected due to ongoing criminal charges in the UK. Canada denied his entry as immigration laws apply regardless of event participation.

• Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama due to a rejected visa appeal
• Partey was denied entry to Canada over ongoing UK criminal proceedings related to sexual violence charges
• Canada maintains that immigration laws apply equally to all individuals regardless of event participation