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Confirmed: Thomas Partey to Join Black Stars Squad Today Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

By Emmanuel Austin Baah
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The former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will join the Black Stars squad today as preparations intensify for Ghana’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Chad and Mali.

Partey’s inclusion comes as a major boost for Otto Addo’s side, with the experienced midfielder expected to bring leadership, stability, and creativity to the team’s midfield. Known for his passing range, tactical awareness, and ability to dictate play, his presence is expected to strengthen Ghana’s chances of securing positive results in the upcoming fixtures.

The Black Stars will first travel to N’Djamena to face Chad on Thursday, 4 September, before returning to Accra to host Mali on Monday, 8 September. Ghana currently top Group I with 15 points from six matches, leaving them well placed in their bid to qualify for a fifth FIFA World Cup.

However, Partey’s return to international duty comes against the backdrop of ongoing legal proceedings in the United Kingdom. The 32-year-old has been granted conditional bail after appearing before a London court on charges of rape and sexual assault. He faces five counts of rape involving two women and one count of sexual assault against a third woman.

Partey is expected to reappear in court today as the case progresses.

Despite the off-field issues, Ghanaian supporters will be hoping his involvement on the pitch provides the inspiration needed for the Black Stars to edge closer to World Cup qualification.

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  • My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

    I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

    Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

    Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

    I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

    For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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