Thomas Partey to miss Ghana’s first World Cup match after being denied entry to Canada ahead of rape trial (opens original article in a new tab)

Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada for the World Cup, preventing him from playing in the opening match against Panama due to visa issues related to his rape allegations. He will be eligible for later matches after being granted a US visa.

• Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada for World Cup match due to visa issues related to rape allegations
• Partey faces seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in London, with trial potentially delayed until January 2024
• Partey granted US visa and will play in Ghana's subsequent World Cup matches against England and Croatia