Thomas Partey - The African Mirror

Mar

2024

Arsenal’s Partey back for Sheffield United visit, Arteta says

THOMAS Partey is set to return to the Arsenal squad after a four-month absence when they visit bottom side Sheffield United, manager Mikel Arteta said. The Ghana international has had multiple injury problems this season and hasn't played since October, with just four Premier League appearances this campaign. "Thomas had a session before the last game and now he's done two consecutive sessions and he should be part of the squad," Arteta told reporters on Thursday. Oleksandr Zinchenko and Takehiro Tomiyasu, both out with calf issues, are close to recovery but not certain for Monday, Arteta said. "It's possible but…

Jan

2024

By The African Mirror

Ghana’s Partey and Lamptey miss out on Cup of Nations finals

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GHANA left out injured Premier League players Thomas Partey and Tariq Lamptey from their 27-man squad named for the African Cup of Nations finals in neighbouring Ivory Coast, which kicks off later this month. Partey’s omission comes as Ghana coach Chris Hughton said he had been given more time to recover from a hamstring injury. “Withstanding his injury, he certainly would be in the squad. We know the quality of the player that he is. This is a player that has a substantial injury,” Hughton told a press conference on Monday. “I’ve spent a lot over this period of time…

Mar

2021

By The African Mirror

Key players missing for Ghana

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER ARSENAL midfielder Thomas Partey, along with Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew and Swansea City star Andre Ayew have been left out of Ghana’s national squad for the upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. A full squad of 29 has been summoned for the games against Sao Tome e Principe and South Africa. The British Premier League and Championship players have been excluded due to the United Kingdom’s COVID-19 restrictions, which includes South Africa on the red list. Travel from such countries requires a mandatory 10-day quarantine period. This restriction will see players miss a number…

Oct

2020

By The African Mirror

African football stars’ big moves in Europe

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER TWO African soccer stars featured in a dramatic closing night for transfers where over a billion dollars was spent. Ghananian superstars Thomas Partey made a sensational move to British Premier League side Arsenal with South African Bongani Zungu joining Rangers on a season-long loan deal from French side Amiens. Partey’s much talkabout move was sealed soon after Arsenal paid Atletico Madrid the $40-million release clause as stipulated in his contract. Partey then cancelled his contract with Atletico and signed with Arsenal for $45-million. Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said he was delighted to add such a high quality…