Ghana coach C.K Akonnor has denied widespread rumors that he sacked Thomas Partey from Black Stars camp for turning up late.
Contrary to what has been reported in the media over the last 24 hours, the Arsenal ace secured permission from the gaffer to miss the trip to Morocco for Tuesday’s friendly against the Atlas Lions.
The 28 year old is however expected to report to camp for the second game against Ivory Coast on Saturday, June 12, at the Cape Coast stadium.
”Thomas travelled to Cape Coast on Thursday to meet Coach Charles Akonnor over some personal issues. After the meeting which lasted for about an hour, the Coach excused him from the trip to Morocco – and asked him to report to camp for the second game against Ivory Coast” a statement from the Ghana FA reads.
“As the 1st Deputy Captain of the Black Stars, Thomas later joined his colleagues in training to show solidarity and support before leaving for Accra. The Arsenal midfielder will therefore team up with the rest of the squad on Thursday when the team returns from Morocco” the statement concluded.
