The Football Association of the Ivory Coast (FIF) stated they have not yet obtained administrative permission for Eli Wahi to enter Canada. The reason for the visa denial was not provided. Wahi is the second player from this year's World Cup to face visa issues, following Ghana's Thomas Partey, who faces allegations of sexual assault in England. Media reported that French police questioned Wahi, a member of Nice, over alleged match-fixing during a Ligue 1 game against Metz in May. The French league filed a complaint citing suspicious betting patterns around the red card Wahi received. Wahi was
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Official sources cited
- organisation Football Association of the Ivory Coast (FIF)
- organisation French League
