Black Stars players to join Thomas Partey for father’s funeral in Eastern Region

The Black Stars players are expected to put football commitments aside briefly to support vice-captain Thomas Partey as he lays his father, Jacob Teye Partey, to rest during the November international window.

The players are expected to travel to the Eastern Region after Thursday’s first-leg against Somalia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier to join the midfielder and his family for the funeral ceremonies.

The gesture will give Partey the opportunity to receive support from his international teammates during a difficult time, with the squad expected to return to its preparations afterwards.

According to the funeral programme, the final funeral rites will commence on Friday, November 13, at Transition Funeral Home in Accra, while the burial service will take place the following day.

The burial is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at Matse Israel School Park in Odumasi Krobo, Aklomase. A thanksgiving service will then be held at the same venue on Sunday, November 15.

The Black Stars are scheduled to face Somalia again on Monday, November 16, in the second match of their qualifying double-header, with both encounters taking place at the Essipong Sports Stadium.