Thomas Partey, who has pleaded not guilty to several rape and sexual assault charges in the United Kingdom, has been refused a Canadian visa. He will therefore miss his team's World Cup game against Panama in Toronto.

Partey is due to stand trial in the United Kingdom on seven charges of rape and one of sexual assault. He denies the allegations

Ghana are set to open their tournament at Toronto's BMO Field against Panama on Wednesday, June 17.

Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada before Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama