Ghana's Partey denied entry into Canada over rape allegations
17 Jun 2026, 21:22 GMT
By Georja CALVIN-SMITH
Topic: Eye on Africa
Source URL: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/eye-on-africa/20260617-thomas-partey-denied-entry-into-canada-and-sidelined-for-sexual-abuse-allegation
A Canadian court has dismissed Ghanaian star midfielder Thomas Partey's appeal against the government's refusal of his visa last week, meaning he won't be able to play at the World Cup. Partey is facing seven charges of rape in the UK; he denies the allegations.