World Cup: Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi denied Canada entry for Germany match

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1. 19h ago

   Elye Wahi Denied Entry to Canada for World Cup Match

   Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi cannot travel to Canada for a World Cup game against Germany in Toronto. The Ivorian football federation stated that administrative authorizations for his entry were not obtained. Wahi is currently under investigation in France for alleged betting and match-fixing offenses.

   What's confirmed:

   • Elye Wahi was not authorized to enter Canada for the World Cup match against Germany.
   • The Ivorian football federation announced on Thursday that necessary administrative authorizations for Wahi's entry could not be obtained.
   • Wahi is under investigation in France for alleged betting-related offenses.
   • Ivory Coast plays Germany on Saturday in Toronto.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Wahi is 23 years old and contracted to Eintracht Frankfurt.
   • Wahi is not the first player denied a Canadian visa.
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2. 1d ago

   Elye Wahi Granted Entry to Canada After Initial Visa Denial

   Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi was initially denied a visa to enter Canada for a World Cup match against Germany. The player has since gained entry on appeal and is available for the team's second game. Wahi had previously been arrested in May regarding a French spot-fixing investigation.

   What's confirmed:

   • Elye Wahi was denied entry to Canada for a World Cup match against Germany.
   • The Ivory Coast football federation announced Wahi will be allowed into Canada for their next game.
   • Wahi gained entry to Canada on appeal.
   • Wahi was arrested in May for alleged spot-fixing offences.
   • Wahi was arrested as part of a Ligue 1 spot-fixing investigation.
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