Ghana have been dealt a major setback ahead of their opening match against Panama after midfielder Thomas Partey was reportedly denied entry into Canada.
The Ghana international is unavailable for the June 17 fixture and will not be included in the matchday squad. His absence leaves a significant gap in midfield as Ghana prepare for a crucial start to their campaign.
An official statement from the relevant authorities or the Ghana Football Association is still awaited regarding the reasons behind the reported denial of entry.
