Ghana's national team manager, Otto Addo, has defended his decision to select Thomas Partey for the World Cup despite the midfielder facing a rape trial in the UK.
Partey, a former Arsenal star, is set to stand trial later this year. However, he will first represent Ghana at the World Cup, which kicks off in November.
Addo said he had taken Partey's selection decision 'very carefully' and was 'satisfied' with the midfielder's commitment to attending training sessions and preparing for the tournament.
The Ghanaian team will be competing in Group H alongside Portugal, Uruguay, and South Korea.
Partey's selection has raised eyebrows in the UK, where he faces a rape trial. The midfielder has denied the allegations and is expected to plead not guilty.
The outcome of the trial will be watched closely by football fans and the wider public, with some questioning whether it is right for Partey to represent Ghana at the World Cup while facing serious allegations in the UK.