Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey is expected in court today for a hearing on his entry into Canada for Ghana’s first game against Panama.
According to reports, Thomas Partey will appear at a federal court this morning (1 pm GMT).
The Sports Minister, Kofi Adams, has confirmed the news of the court hearing scheduled for 16th June 2026.
The Sports Minister revealed they are asking the court to direct the authorities to allow him into Canada for at least a certain number of days.
Speaking on TV3’s Ghana Tonight, Kofi Adams stated, “There is a court hearing scheduled for 16th June 2026. We are asking the court to direct the authorities to allow him into Canada for at least a certain number of days”.
Also, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has revealed that Ghana has intensified diplomatic efforts to secure a Canadian visa for Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey.
Speaking to journalists in Accra on Monday, June 15, Ablakwa stated, “We are using all diplomatic channels available to us and remain hopeful that this matter can be resolved before Ghana’s opening game”.
The brouhaha follows Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) refused Partey a Temporary Resident Visa, a decision that prompted a formal diplomatic protest from Ghana.
Reports suggest the Canadian authorities based the refusal on ongoing criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom, where Partey faces multiple rape charges.
In related news, Thomas Partey, the Ghanaian and Villarreal midfielder, pleaded not guilty to two further rape charges on Monday, April 13, 2026.
At the Southwark Crown Court in London, Partey entered not guilty pleas to the latest charges.
Jenny Wiltshire Thomas Partey’s lawyer maintained his innocence, stating, “Thomas Partey continues to deny all charges against him. He has cooperated with the police throughout. Given there are ongoing legal proceedings, there will be no further comment.”
Sky Sports News shared the news, stating, “Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to two further rape charges. The former Arsenal midfielder, who now plays for Villarreal, has already denied five charges of rape and on charged on sexual assault. The allegation against him now totals eight in number. The afternoon hearing took place at the Southwark Crown Court in London, where a trial is scheduled to begin in November. There is a chance it may be delayed until the new year.
Thomas Partey was released on bail and denies all charges against him.
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COURT UPDATE
— Austine (@obiMpenaAustine) June 16, 2026
Thomas Partey will appear at a federal court this morning(1pm GMT) for a hearing on his entry into Canada for Ghana’s first game against Panama which is 11pm GMT tomorrow, 17th June 2026 pic.twitter.com/4W4pEHghDU
There is a court hearing scheduled for 16th June 2026. We are asking that court to direct the authorities to allow him into Canada for at least a certain number of days. – Kofi Adams, Sports Minister #GhanaTonight #TV3GH pic.twitter.com/7iyD54OJOx
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) June 16, 2026
