The Government of Ghana has strongly criticised the Canadian authorities for denying a temporary residence visa application submitted by Black Stars midfielder Thomas Teye Partey ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Ghanian authorities described the decision as unfair, disproportionate, and contrary to the principle of presumption of innocence.
In a statement issued by Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday, the government expressed "strong reservations" over Canada's refusal to grant Partey entry.
Partey was denied a visa to enter Canada in the ongoing World Cup, according to FIFA, in a development that has further intensified concerns over access and eligibility issues surrounding the global tournament.
The decision comes as the former Arsenal star faces an ongoing trial in the United Kingdom on rape charges, a legal matter that has already placed his international football career under intense scrutiny.
