Partey to miss Ghana game after visa appeal rejected

Partey to miss Ghana game after visa appeal rejectedImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Thomas Partey previously represented Ghana at the 2022 World Cup in QatarByBen CollinsBBC Sport journalistPublished1 minute agoThomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama after an appeal against the decision not to grant the midfielder a visa was turned down.Partey was denied entry to Canada because of ongoing criminal proceedings in the UK.The Ghanaian government sought permission for Partey to enter Canada briefly to take part in Wednesday's game and the appeal hearing took place at a federal court in Ottawa on Tuesday.More to follow.Related topicsFootballFIFA World Cup 2026GhanaGhana government wants review of Partey Canada banPublished3 days agoGhana boss Queiroz no qualms over Partey selectionPublished1 JuneMore on this storyPlay BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor gamePublished7 days agoWorld Cup fixtures and group standingsHow to watch the World Cup on the BBCPublished6 JuneEverything you need to know about the World CupPublished1 April