Ghana’s government has criticized Canada’s “extremely unfair” decision to deny midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for his team’s World Cup opener while he awaits trial on rape charges.

While FIFA confirmed the visa denial, it did not immediately provide detailed reasons for the Canadian authorities’ decision.

Thomas Partey, who used to play for Arsenal, faces several counts of rape in London.

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.

What are the charges? When does the trial start? What are the visa rules in U.S. and Canada? How could this impact his Ghana involvement?

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

Thomas Partey has been banned from entering Canada and will not play in Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto.

The Ghana midfielder will miss his country’s opening World Cup match against Panama next week

Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada ahead of Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto, with pending UK criminal charges complicating

Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry into Canada due to his outstanding UK rape and sexual assault charges.

Ghana player Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges, has been denied a visa to enter Canada to play in the World Cup, FIFA said on Friday.

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not take part in his team's World Cup game against Panama on Wednesday after his visa application to Canada was refused, FIFA said on Friday.

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…

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

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team's World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on multiple charges…

Canada denied Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey's visa, which will keep him from playing in a World Cup game next week against Panama, FIFA said Friday.

Thomas Partey faces seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, but has not been convicted.

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team's World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on multiple charges…

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…

Partey's visa was denied due to the multiple charges of rape he faces in the United Kingdom.