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Ghana’s Thomas Partey has visa appeal rejected by Canadian judge

The Guardian UK Tuesday 16 June 2026, 23:09 UTC By Leyland Cecco in Toronto 1 min read
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Midfielder did not declare rape charges against himTeam face Panama in World Cup in Toronto on WednesdayA judge in Canada has rejected Thomas Partey’s appeal to enter the country after the Ghana midfielder was denied entry for the World Cup. On Tuesday, Justice Roger Lafrenière, who heard the emergency application in Ottawa, rejected Partey’s request to override temporarily a decision by immigration officials. The Black Stars are due to in Toronto for the team’s opening match against Panama...

  • Midfielder did not declare rape charges against him

  • Team face Panama in World Cup in Toronto on Wednesday

A judge in Canada has rejected Thomas Partey’s appeal to enter the country after the Ghana midfielder was denied entry for the World Cup.

On Tuesday, Justice Roger Lafrenière, who heard the emergency application in Ottawa, rejected Partey’s request to override temporarily a decision by immigration officials. The Black Stars are due to in Toronto for the team’s opening match against Panama on Wednesday.

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