Ghana captain Thomas Partey was snubbed by England's Djed Spence during the pre-match handshake ceremony. This incident occurred ahead of England's international fixture against Ghana on June 23, 2026.

What happened?

The pre-match handshake line-up became a point of controversy when Spence bypassed Partey. All other England players shook Partey's hand without incident.

Why it matters for Ghana

Popular Nigerian sports journalist Stone Ochechi called out Spence for his actions. Ochechi stated that Partey has not been found guilty of any crime and did not deserve such treatment.

Ghana's recent form has been a concern, with a record of 1W-0D-4L in their last 5 matches. Their last result was a 2-1 loss to Germany on March 30, 2026.

What comes next?

Ghana's next fixture is against Croatia on June 27, 2026, away from home. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Last result | Germany 2-1 Ghana (2026-03-30) | | Recent form | 1W-0D-4L (LLLLW) | | Next fixture | vs Croatia (away, 2026-06-27) | Ghana will look to bounce back from their recent losses and make a strong impression in the FIFA World Cup 2026.