Ghana Condemns Canada for Thomas Partey Visa Denial

Ghana has expressed strong disapproval of Canada's decision to deny a visa to Thomas Partey, a midfielder for the Ghanaian national team, ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Kofi Adam, a member of the Ghanaian team, criticized Canada's immigration authorities for their refusal to grant Partey access, labeling the grounds for denial as flimsy.

The World Cup is set to kick off in Canada against Panama in Toronto, and Partey's absence is seen as a significant loss for the team. Adam emphasized that the charges against Partey are not convictions and questioned the inconsistency in Canada's immigration decisions regarding his visa application.

FIFA, the global football governing body, stated that it does not involve itself in the visa approval processes of host nations. In response, Ghana has opened diplomatic negotiations with Canada, urging a reconsideration of the case on the basis of fairness in sports.