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Elye Wahi, World Cup player accused of fixing offences, allowed into Canada after visa U-turn

Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi received authorization to enter Canada for a match against Germany. He was initially denied a visa following reports of spot-fixing allegations. Canadian authorities requested more information on his legal status before approving the visa.

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New details indicate Canada delayed the authorization to request further information on Wahi's legal situation.

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  1. Elye Wahi Granted Entry to Canada for World Cup Match

    Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi received authorization to enter Canada for a match against Germany. He was initially denied a visa following reports of spot-fixing allegations. Canadian authorities requested more information on his legal status before approving the visa.

    What's confirmed:

    • Elye Wahi is authorized to enter Canada for the Ivory Coast match against Germany.
    • Wahi was initially denied a visa due to reported spot-fixing allegations.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Canada delayed the visa authorization to request more information about Wahi's legal situation.
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  2. Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi authorized to enter Canada

    The Côte d'Ivoire FA stated that Elye Wahi has received authorization to enter Canada. Wahi was previously denied entry due to an investigation into alleged fixing. He was expected to miss a Saturday match against Germany in Toronto.

    What's confirmed:

    • Elye Wahi is under investigation for alleged fixing.
    • The Côte d'Ivoire FA says Wahi has received authorization to enter Canada.
    • Wahi was initially denied entry to Canada for a World Cup match against Germany.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Wahi will be unable to play in Saturday's game against Germany.
    • Wahi started in a match against Ecuador.
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  3. Elye Wahi permitted entry to Canada following match-fixing arrest

    Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi can now enter Canada for a World Cup match against Germany. The Nice player was initially blocked after a May arrest for alleged spot-fixing. The Ivorian soccer federation confirmed the visa reversal hours after the first denial.

    What's confirmed:

    • Elye Wahi was arrested on May 29.
    • Wahi is an Ivory Coast international forward who plays for Nice.
    • Wahi was arrested on suspicion of match-fixing.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Wahi allegedly earned an intentional yellow card as part of the fixing offenses.
    • Wahi started the opening game of the tournament on Sunday.
    confidence 90%

  4. Ivory Coast Striker Elye Wahi Granted Canada Visa After Initial Denial

    Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi is now authorized to enter Canada for a World Cup match against Germany. The 23-year-old Nice player was previously blocked from entry following an arrest in May for alleged spot-fixing. The Ivorian soccer federation confirmed the visa reversal hours after the initial denial.

    What's confirmed:

    • Elye Wahi was arrested by French police in May for alleged spot-fixing offences.
    • The 23-year-old Nice forward is the subject of an active investigation into suspected betting-related offences.
    • Canada initially denied Wahi entry and a visa for the World Cup.
    • The Ivorian soccer federation announced Wahi has since received authorization to enter Canada for a match against Germany.
    • Wahi traveled to the United States to play for the Ivory Coast despite his arrest.
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