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A Federal High Court successful Canada has upheld the determination to contradict Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey introduction into the country.
This means Partey volition not play successful the Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup opening crippled against Panama connected Wednesday
The ruling was delivered connected Tuesday, pursuing an entreaty proceeding successful which Partey’s ineligible squad sought to overturn the visa refusal.
The erstwhile Arsenal midfielder had been barred from travelling to Toronto with the remainder of the Ghana squad.
The 33-year-old’s visa issues are owed to ongoing transgression proceedings successful the UK involving 7 charges of rape and 1 number of intersexual battle relating to allegations by 4 antithetic women betwixt 2020 and 2022. Partey has pleaded not blameworthy to each charges, with a proceedings is scheduled for aboriginal this year.
However, the court’s determination means Partey remains incapable to participate Canada, dealing a important stroke to the Black Stars connected the eve of their opening Group L lucifer against Panama.
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