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Ghana challenges Partey's visa denial in court

BBC News · Jun 16, 2026, 10:15 AM

Key takeaways

  • Partey previously represented Ghana at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
  • Ghana's government has filed for a review of Canada's refusal to grant midfielder Thomas Partey a visa, with the case to be heard in court.
  • Partey is set to miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto on Wednsday after being denied entry to Canada.

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Partey previously represented Ghana at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Ghana's government has filed for a review of Canada's refusal to grant midfielder Thomas Partey a visa, with the case to be heard in court.

Partey is set to miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto on Wednsday after being denied entry to Canada.

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