Ghana's football federation is pushing back. The Ghana Football Association has formally requested a review of the ban that prevents midfielder Thomas Partey from entering Canada ahead of the country's opening World Cup match.
Partey, one of Ghana's most influential players, is currently barred from setting foot in Canada, a restriction that could cost the national team significantly when it matters most. The timing could not be more difficult, with the opening game on the line and preparations already in full swing.
The GFA is not sitting quietly. By requesting a formal review, officials are signaling that they are willing to fight through every available channel to get their star midfielder on that pitch.
Whether the review succeeds remains to be seen, but Ghana's determination to field its strongest squad is clear. Watch this space.
Originally published by BBC Africa.