Thomas Partey to Miss Ghana's World Cup Opener Due to Canada Visa Refusal
Ghanaian defender Thomas Partey will be absent from his team's opening World Cup match against Panama in Toronto. His visa application to Canada was refused by the Canadian government, preventing his travel from the team's base camp in Boston, USA. FIFA confirmed Partey's inability to participate in the game scheduled for Wednesday, June 17.
Ghana's Thomas Partey will miss the national team's initial World Cup fixture against Panama in Toronto, Canada. The absence stems from the Canadian government's refusal of his visa application, according to a statement from FIFA.
Partey, a defender, was slated to play in the match, which is set to take place in Toronto on Wednesday, June 17. FIFA confirmed that Partey would be unable to travel from Ghana’s team base camp located in Boston, USA, to Canada for the game.
The decision by the Canadian authorities means Partey will not be available for Ghana's first game of the tournament.
(Source: The Guardian Sport)
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