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Ghana slams Canada’s decision to deny World Cup visa for Partey, who faces rape charges

The midfielder will miss Ghana’s opener after Canadian authorities rejected his visa, forcing coach Carlos Queiroz to adjust plans days before kickoff.

  • Ghana's foreign ministry protested Canada's decision to deny World Cup visa for player Thomas Partey, who faces rape charges in Britain.
  • Canada stated that it assesses each visa application individually based on the available facts and law, regardless of hosting major events.
  • Ghana said it will pursue legal remedies and seeks an amicable resolution, citing the presumption of innocence as a principle of justice.
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Shortly before the World Cup opening, Canada refuses to enter Ghana's key player Thomas Partey – and triggers a diplomacy crack.

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Canada's refusal of entry for Ghana's footballer Thomas Partey becomes a case for diplomacy. According to the Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it has sent an official protest note to the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At the same time, the letter calls for Canada to review its unfortunate decision. Partey was denied entry to Ghana's World Cup match next Thursday in Toronto against Panama by Canada. The reason behind this is that the …

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The Star Kuala Lumpur broke the news in Malaysia on Friday, June 12, 2026.
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