Thomas Partey was joined by his Black Stars teammates as he arrived for the funeral ceremony of his late father, Jacob Teye Partey, in a touching show of solidarity.
The Ghana midfielder was accompanied by members of the national team, who put their football commitments aside to support their vice-captain during a difficult moment for his family.
The gesture comes barely 24 hours after the Black Stars secured a 2-0 victory over Somalia in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter at the Essipong Stadium in Sekondi.
Jonas Adjetey and Felix Afena-Gyan scored the goals that handed Ghana all three points in the first leg of the double-header.
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Partey, who featured for the entire duration of the encounter, is one of the most experienced members of the Black Stars squad.
His father, Jacob Teye Partey, passed away on September 30, 2026, following a brief illness.
The final funeral rites began on Friday, November 13, 2026, with the burial service scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Matse Israel School Park in Odumasi Krobo, Aklomase, in the Eastern Region.
The Black Stars are expected to return to football duties ahead of their second meeting with Somalia on Monday, November 16, 2026.
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🇬🇠Thomas Partey arrives for the funeral ceremony of his late father, accompanied by his Black Stars teammates. https://t.co/RPDzMI7kx0
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) November 13, 2026 FKA/EB 2027 Budget: GH¢600m allocated for construction of 10 regional stadia Source: www.ghanaweb.com