Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRom Preston-EllisTuesday 16 June 2026 17:38 BSTGhana challenges Partey's visa denial ahead of World Cup opener in CanadaGhana has appealed Canada's decision to deny midfielder Thomas Partey entry into the country for their World Cup opener against Panama.Partey was refused entry as he awaits trial in Britain on multiple rape charges, to which he has pleaded not guilty.A Canadian federal court heard Ghana's appeal on Tuesday, the day before the team's match against Panama in Toronto.Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticised the visa denial as a "high-handed and extremely unfair decision."Despite being denied entry to Canada, Partey has been allowed into the United States and remains eligible to play in Ghana's subsequent World Cup matches against England and Croatia.In fullGhana appeal after Canada rejects Thomas Partey visaThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in