Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, a Ghanaian international, was denied entry to Canada on June 12, 2026, according to multiple reports. The denial is linked to ongoing sexual assault allegations against him.
Partey, 33, was scheduled to travel with the Ghana national team for a friendly match in Toronto. However, Canadian border officials refused him entry at the airport, citing the allegations. The Ghana Football Association confirmed the incident in a statement.
The allegations against Partey first emerged in 2022, when he was accused of sexual assault by a woman in the UK. He has not been charged with any crime, and the investigation remains open. Partey has denied the allegations through his legal team.
This is not the first time Partey has faced travel restrictions due to the case. In 2023, he was unable to travel to the United States for a pre-season tour with Arsenal. The Canadian government has not commented on the specific reasons for the denial.
