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Ghana protests to Canada over Thomas Partey's visa denial

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 1:57 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Ghana protests to Canada over Thomas Partey's visa denial

Summary

Ghana has filed a formal protest with Canada after midfielder Thomas Partey was denied entry for the World Cup. The Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the protest on June 13, expressing concern over Canada's decision ahead of their match against Panama in Toronto. Partey is currently in the U.S. with the Ghanaian camp and has a visa for games against England and Croatia. The ministry emphasized the importance of Partey's participation, stating he has not been convicted of any crime. Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship department has yet to comment specifically on the case but highlights safety as a priority.

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Key Details

•Ghana lodged a protest note to Canada’s Global Affairs.
•Partey is in U.S. training with the Ghana camp.
•Canada denied Partey's entry for the match against Panama.
•Ghana argues for fairness regarding Partey's participation.
•The Canadian government has not commented on the case.

Latest Updates

1:57 PMYahoo Sports — Ghana sends protest note to Canada over Partey being denied visa

What they're saying

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Ghana has lodged a formal protest with Canada after the World Cup co-host refused entry to midfielder Thomas Partey, the Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday. The ministry has sent an official note of protest to Global Affairs Canada.
— Yahoo Sports

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