Key facts
- Ghanaian officials have appealed Canada's decision to deny midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for the World Cup.
- Partey is awaiting trial in Britain on rape charges.
- The appeal was heard in a Canadian federal court.
- Ghana is scheduled to play Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.
- Partey faces allegations from several women and has pleaded not guilty.
Ghanaian officials have appealed Canada's decision to refuse midfielder Thomas Partey entry into the country for the team’s first World Cup match, as he awaits trial on rape charges. The appeal was heard in a Canadian federal court on Tuesday, one day before Ghana is set to play Panama in Toronto.
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs had previously criticized the visa denial as a "high-handed and extremely unfair decision." Partey faces allegations from several women dating back to his time playing for English club Arsenal, and he has pleaded not guilty to the charges.