FILE - Villarreal's Thomas Partey sits on the bench during the Champions League soccer match between Tottenham and Villarreal in London, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton, file)
Federal Court hears challenge after Ghanaian World Cup player denied entry to Canada
Jun 16, 2026 | 1:00 AM
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OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge is expected to rule soon on whether Ghana’s Thomas Partey can come to Canada for the World Cup.
Justice Roger Lafrenière heard an injunction application Tuesday seeking to temporarily override Canada’s decision to deny entry to Partey, who is awaiting trial on rape and sexual assault charges in England.
The 32-year-old remains in the United States after being refused entry for Ghana’s opening soccer match against Panama on Wednesday in Toronto.
Ghana’s government has called the decision “extremely unfair” and vowed to challenge it through the courts.
