Ghanaian captain Thomas Partey will miss his national team’s opening match against Panama on June 17th due to a Canadian government travel restriction. Despite appeals from the Ghana Football Association, Canada has maintained its decision not to allow Partey entry. The issue stems from unspecified reasons preventing his travel to Canada, impacting his availability for the game. This ruling presents a significant setback for Ghana as Partey is a key player for the national team. The team had hoped for a reversal of the decision, but their appeal was unsuccessful. Further details regarding the specific reasons for the travel ban have not been publicly disclosed. This situation creates uncertainty surrounding Partey’s participation in future matches during this international window.