Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada ahead of Ghana's World Cup opener

Thomas Partey, a key midfielder for Ghana, was denied entry at the Canadian border. The refusal came just before Ghana's opening match in the World Cup. Canadian immigration officials cited unspecified reasons for the denial. Ghanaian officials expressed disappointment over the decision. The incident occurred as the team prepared to travel to Canada for the tournament. No official statement from Canadian authorities has been released. Ghana's football federation is reviewing the situation with its legal team. The development adds uncertainty to Ghana's squad selection for the opener.