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Black Stars Determined to Win for Absent Partey Against Panama

From Ghanaian Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Black Stars midfielder Kwasi Sibo stated the team is determined to win their World Cup qualifier against Panama.
  • Key midfielder Thomas Partey will miss the match after Canadian authorities denied him entry into the country.
  • A Canadian court also rejected Partey's appeal, preventing his participation.

Ghana's Black Stars are resolute in their pursuit of victory against Panama in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign opener, despite the significant absence of key player Thomas Partey. Midfielder Kwasi Sibo expressed the team's determination to secure a win for their absent teammate.

Partey will be unable to participate in the crucial Group L match in Toronto due to being denied entry into Canada. The situation was further complicated when a Canadian court rejected his appeal on Tuesday, effectively barring him from the country and thus the game. This unforeseen development presents a considerable challenge for the Ghanaian squad.

The team's resolve to win, however, remains strong. Sibo's comments highlight a unified front, aiming to overcome the setback of Partey's unavailability. The focus is now on the remaining players to deliver a performance that honors their missing colleague and secures a vital three points in their World Cup qualification journey.

the team is determined to begin its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with victory against Panama despite the absence of key midfielder Thomas Partey.

— Kwasi SiboSpeaking about the team's mindset ahead of the match.
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Originally published by Ghanaian Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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