Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana v Panama World Cup clash

Last July, Partey was charged with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in London between 2020 and 2022. He has denied all the charges and a trial has been set for June 2027

Thomas Partey's visa application has been refused by the Canadian government. Pic: Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images

Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana’s World Cup opener with Panama on Wednesday.

Former Arsenal midfielder Partey was called up to the Ghana squad for the 48-team tournament, but last July was charged with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in London between 2020 and 2022.