{"id":91578,"date":"2025-08-27T11:07:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T11:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=91578"},"modified":"2025-08-27T11:07:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T11:07:08","slug":"partey-is-in-the-right-frame-of-mind-and-in-top-shape-for-black-stars-call-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=91578","title":{"rendered":"Partey is \u2018in the right frame of mind and in top shape\u2019 for Black Stars call-up"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Ghana Football Association has described midfielder Thomas Partey as \u201cin top shape\u201d and \u201cin the right frame of mind\u201d for Ghana\u2019s upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers.<\/p>\n

Despite reports suggesting his possible exclusion following his sexual assault case, Otto Addo named the former Arsenal man in his 24-man squad for the imminent encounters.<\/p>\n

The midfielder is scheduled to appear in court in London on September 2, having been charged with rape against two women and sexual assault against a third.<\/p>\n

That date falls just two days before Ghana travel to face Chad in their matchday seven encounter.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe is in the right frame of mind,\u201d Henry said in an interview with Asempa FM.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe is in top shape and so we think that, being a senior player and with his experience, and what he brings to the table, we will need him in these two matches. He is aware [of the court date] but he can come and be part of the team.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Black Stars will travel to N\u2019Djamena to face Chad at the Stade Olympique Mar\u00e9chal Idriss D\u00e9by Itno on September 4, before returning home to host Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on September 8.<\/p>\n

Ghana currently lead Group I after six matches and are pushing for a fifth appearance at the World Cup.<\/p>\n

Partey, who recently joined Villarreal on a two-year deal, made his second appearance for the club when he came off the bench in their 5-0 victory over Girona.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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