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Ghana's Government Seeks Court Review of Partey's Visa Denial

The Ghanaian government has initiated legal proceedings to contest the denial of a visa for midfielder Thomas Partey, with a Canadian court set to hear the case.

Editorial StaffJune 16, 20261 MIN READ
Ghana's Government Seeks Court Review of Partey's Visa Denial

Ghana's government is taking steps to challenge the recent refusal by Canadian authorities to grant a visa to midfielder Thomas Partey.

The case is scheduled to be reviewed by a Canadian court, highlighting the ongoing issues surrounding player mobility for international competitions.

This legal action comes after Partey faced difficulties in obtaining entry to Canada for a World Cup match against Panama.

Updates

Update at 22:19 UTC on 2026-06-16

Sky Sports reported A Canadian court on Tuesday dismissed an appeal ‌by Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey after he was denied entry into the ​country for his team's game against Panama at the World Cup.

Sources: Sky Sports