Wahi Granted Canadian Visa for Ivory Coast World Cup Match After Delay
The Ivorian federation said Wahi can travel after Canada delayed his visa review over alleged spot-fixing tied to a yellow card.
- On Thursday, Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi received authorization to enter Canada for the World Cup match against Germany, reversing the Ivorian Football Federation's earlier announcement that visa issues would prevent him from traveling to Toronto.
- French authorities are investigating Wahi for alleged spot-fixing during his time at Nice, as the French football league lodged a complaint after detecting an "unusual amount of bets" on a yellow card during a May match against Metz.
- Wahi's lawyer, Marie Dose, stated the player was questioned "for a few hours" last month but "is therefore not facing charges at this stage and is not subject to any judicial restrictions," while the FIF offers its "full support."
- Canadian officials initially delayed the visa after requesting further information about the legal situation; however, the FIF confirmed Thursday that "administrative authorisations" are now resolved, clearing the 23-year-old forward to rejoin the team.
- The Elephants are scheduled to play Germany on Saturday in Toronto, with Wahi remaining "an important element for the Ivory Coast national team" following their 1-0 victory over Ecuador in Group E.
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Redacción Deportes, 18 Jun (EFE).- The authorities of Canada have finally allowed the entry of the Ivorian striker Elye Wahi to play on Saturday with his selection against Germany in Toronto after he was initially refused the visa after it was revealed that the footballer is being investigated in France by a possible fixture in a match. "Elye Wahi's administrative situation has improved," explained the Ivory Football Federation (FIF) in a statem…
Ivory Coast's Wahi cleared to travel to Canada, country's football federation says
Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi has received travel authorisation to visit Canada for this weekend's World Cup clash with Germany, the country's football federation said on Thursday, hours after it said he would not be able to travel because he had not received his visa.
At first Elye Wahi was not allowed to enter Canada, threatened to miss the German game of the Ivorer. Now the turn.
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Ivory Coast says striker Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for the team's next World Cup match
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offenses, has received authorization to enter Canada for his nation’s World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation says. The federation said earlier the 23-year-old was not going to…
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