Another African player has been denied a visa entry into Canada ahead of his side’s upcoming 2026 World Cup fixture.
Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi has been denied a visa for entry into Canada ahead of the Elephants’ Group E clash against Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the second African player to encounter visa problems during the tournament.
Canadian authorities had delayed the 23-year-old’s authorisation to enter the country while seeking further information about his legal status amid an ongoing investigation in France into alleged spot-fixing.
Wahi, who started Ivory Coast’s opening 2-1 win over Ecuador, was arrested last month as part of a probe into allegations that he deliberately received a yellow card while playing for Nice against Metz in May.
Originally published by NotJustOk.