Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada, unable to play Ghana’s World Cup opener (opens original article in a new tab)

Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada for the World Cup due to unresolved criminal charges, preventing him from playing in Ghana's opener against Panama.

• Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada due to pending criminal charges
• Partey faces seven counts of rape and one of sexual assault in the UK
• Ghana's World Cup matches in Canada will proceed without Partey