Ghana vow to fight Canada's Partey visa decision

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Ghana's star midfielder Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada and will miss the team's opening 2026 World Cup match against Panama. The Arsenal player's visa rejection, announced just before the tournament, has prompted Ghana's football federation to vow it will challenge the decision, calling the reasons for denial vague and insufficient. Partey is a crucial player for Ghana's squad, making his absence a significant blow as the team prepares for its World Cup campaign. The specifics of Canada's rejection remain unclear, fueling frustration from Ghanaian officials who view the timing and justification as problematic.