Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will not be available to Ghana in the nation’s World Cup opening match against Panama on Wednesday, after Canada denied the now-Villarreal star entry.
After an initial ruling that left Partey unable to enter the country, Partey’s appeal and bid for emergency relief were dismissed. Justice Roger Lafreniére, who heard the application on Tuesday, rejected the request, leaving the Black Stars without a key star against the stingy Concacaf side in Toronto.
