Ghana LOSE appeal for Thomas Partey to play in World Cup opener vs Panama - with midfielder having not declared rape charges against him when he first applied for a visa to enter Canada

Thomas Partey has lost his appeal against being denied entry to Canada, meaning he will miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama. The appeal failed after it emerged at the hearing that Partey had not declared existing rape charges against him when he originally applied for his Canadian visa. The ruling prevents the midfielder from participating in the match, which is set to take place in Canada.