Thomas Partey Joins Black Stars Camp as UK Court Postpones Case, Video
- Thomas Partey has joined the Black Stars camp following the postponement of his court case in the UK
- The 32-year-old midfielder is facing five counts of non-consensual acts and one charge of sexual assault involving three women
- Partey is expected to play a key role for Ghana in the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Chad and Mali in the coming days
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A video of Villarreal star Thomas Partey arriving in Accra has sparked attention as the Black Stars step up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The former Arsenal midfielder had initially been scheduled to appear before the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) in London on September 2 as part of his ongoing legal case.
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According to The Telegraph, in a surprising development, however, the hearing was adjourned without explanation.
A fresh date has been set, with the 32-year-old now expected to appear at Southwark Crown Court on September 15 instead.
The postponement provides a timely window for Partey to shift his focus back to football. His experience will be crucial as Ghana faces Chad and Mali in a bid to strengthen its grip at the top of Group I.
Partey arrives in Black Stars camp after court postponement
In a video circulating on social media and sighted by YEN.com.gh, Partey was captured checking into the Black Stars’ team hotel after touching down in Accra on Tuesday.
Dressed casually and carrying his bags, he calmly made his way into the lobby.
The midfielder is also expected to join his teammates for a light session before the trip to N’Djamena, where Ghana meets Chad.
Watch the video of Partey's arrival:
Having just returned from travel, he will likely be limited to some gentle stretches as he eases back into camp.
The Black Stars currently lead Group I, and victories in both upcoming fixtures would put them within touching distance of securing a place at the 2026 World Cup.
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Away from international football, Partey’s rescheduled court date falls just a day before Villarreal’s clash against Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Champions League on September 16.
That fixture will be his first appearance back in England since the case began, and given his past with Spurs’ bitter rivals Arsenal, the reception is unlikely to be friendly.
Before that, however, Partey will aim to help Villarreal maintain their unbeaten start to the 2025/26 La Liga season.
According to Flashscore, the Yellow Submarine face a tricky test on September 13 against Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid, who are yet to record a win in their opening three matches, at the Metropolitano Stadium.
GFA issues update on Thomas Partey
In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has issued a key update on Thomas Partey’s availability for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
According to GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum, the midfielder will be fully available for selection, offering strong assurance ahead of Ghana’s crucial fixtures against Chad and Mali.
Proofreading by Omoleye Omoruyi, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
