Ivory Coast: Wahi's Canada visa cleared for WC (opens original article in a new tab)

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi received Canadian visa approval for World Cup match against Germany despite betting investigation and police questioning over alleged fraud and corruption.

• Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi received Canadian visa approval for World Cup match against Germany despite betting investigation
• French soccer league reported unusual bets on Wahi's yellow card in May game, leading to police investigation
• Wahi was arrested on May 29 for alleged organized fraud, sports corruption, and money laundering but was released without detention
• Ivorian football federation supports Wahi and states no official judicial proceedings have been notified to them
• Wahi played in Ivory Coast's 1-0 win over Ecuador and will face Germany in Toronto tournament match