Thomas Partey has finally broken his silence on the controversy surrounding his denied entry into Canada, following a situation that prevented him from linking up with the Ghana national football team at the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The midfielder described the incident as deeply frustrating, stressing that he had followed all required procedures and had no issues on his end.
His absence quickly became one of the major talking points around Ghana’s early World Cup build-up, with supporters left puzzled over why one of the team’s most experienced players was unable to travel.
As speculation continued to spread across social media, Partey has now offered his own side of the story, while still showing respect for the final decision made by the authorities despite his disappointment.
He said,
“Things happen in football that you cannot control. But for me, now I feel okay and ready to play.”
The travel setback has now raised questions about his availability for the rest of Ghana’s tournament campaign, as officials continue to monitor the situation and await further clarity on whether he will be cleared to join the squad.
Meanwhile, unverified claims circulating online have also linked the situation to supposed match-day traditions involving the Ghana and England national football teams, but these reports remain speculative and have not been confirmed by any official sources.