TORONTO, June 16 : A day before Ghana's World Cup Group L game against Panama in Canada, the West African country is making headlines over the visa status of its top player Thomas Partey. The Canadian government last week refused a visa for Partey, 33, to enter the country, which led to his lawyers launching

Ghana files for judicial review of Canada's visa denial for Thomas Partey ahead of the 2026 World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto on June 17.

The Athletic revealed on Friday that Partey, 33, would not be allowed to feature in his side's opening game of the tournament in Toronto.