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Ghana's government has formally requested Canada to reconsider its refusal to grant a visa to midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of the nation's World Cup participation. The case is set to be heard in court, according to the BBC.
The 33-year-old midfielder will miss the "Black Stars'" opening match against Panama tomorrow after being denied entry into Canada. Partey's visa issues stem from ongoing criminal proceedings against the player in the United Kingdom.
The African nation's government, which labeled the decision "extremely unfair," is seeking to allow Partey entry into Canada for the duration of the match. The hearing is scheduled for today at 9:00 AM local time (4:00 PM Bulgarian time) in the Canadian capital, Ottawa. Ghana's Group L fixture against Panama is just 34 hours later.
Ghana has also asked Canadian immigration authorities to permit Thomas Partey to submit a new visa application. The Villarreal midfielder has pleaded not guilty to seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault from four different women between 2020 and 2022, and is due to face trial next year.
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