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Al Shabab Signs Ghana Midfielder Thomas Partey on Free Transfer

8/21/2026

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Partey Joins Al Shabab

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Partey Faces Trial

Thomas Partey faces seven rape counts and one sexual assault charge with trial set for June 2027.
Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada for 2026 World Cup because of the case.
An appeal to lift the Canadian ban was rejected by authorities.
During Ghana’s group match against England, Thomas Partey was booed by the Gillette Stadium crowd.
Lawyer Jenny Wiltshire said Thomas Partey welcomes the chance to clear his name.

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Partey Joins Al Shabab

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