Ivory Coast says forward Elye Wahi will miss the team’s next World Cup match against Germany after he is denied entry to Canada. Multiple reports cite the Ivorian football federation’s announcement that Wahi cannot travel for the game because his visa application is rejected. The federation statement is reported as coming on Thursday, with Wahi therefore unavailable for Ivory Coast’s second World Cup fixture.
Sources also note that Wahi is the second player at the tournament to face a denial of entry into Canada. Yahoo Sports and other outlets refer to Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey as the first such case, reporting that he is facing rape charges in Britain. The accounts frame Wahi’s situation as part of a broader pattern of Canadian entry decisions involving players.
While the reports agree on Wahi’s absence and the Canada entry denial, they do not provide additional details about the decision or any appeal process. The focus remains on the impact on Ivory Coast’s squad selection for the Germany match.
