Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada for Ghana’s World Cup opener

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's opening World Cup match against Panama in Toronto after Canadian authorities refused his visa application. Despite being included in the national squad for the tournament in North America, the midfielder was denied entry into the country. Reports indicate that the refusal is linked to rape allegations, rendering him unavailable for the first fixture of the competition as Ghana prepares for their debut match next week.