World Cup 2026: Ghana releases statement after Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada

Ghana have released a statement after Canada’s ‘unfair decision’ to deny midfielder, Thomas Partey entry into their country to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Partey was recently denied entry into Canada because he was charged with sexual assault.

But the former Arsenal star is awaiting trial and has not been convicted.

Partey will not play the Black Stars’ first group-stage game in Toronto against Panama on Thursday after being denied a Canadian visa.

Reacting, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement, “The Government of the Republic of Ghana expresses strong reservations following the high-handed and extremely unfair decision by Canada to refuse a temporary residence application for Mr. Thomas Teye Partey, a Ghanaian national and key member of Ghana’s senior national football team, the Black Stars, which is participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

“Accordingly, Ghana is pursuing active diplomatic engagements with the relevant Canadian authorities on this matter.”