Wahi Granted Canadian Visa for Ivory Coast World Cup Match After Delay
The Ivorian federation said Wahi can travel after Canada delayed his visa review over alleged spot-fixing tied to a yellow card.
- On Thursday, Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi received authorization to enter Canada for the World Cup match against Germany, reversing the Ivorian Football Federation's earlier announcement that visa issues would prevent him from traveling to Toronto.
- French authorities are investigating Wahi for alleged spot-fixing during his time at Nice, as the French football league lodged a complaint after detecting an "unusual amount of bets" on a yellow card during a May match against Metz.
- Wahi's lawyer, Marie Dose, stated the player was questioned "for a few hours" last month but "is therefore not facing charges at this stage and is not subject to any judicial restrictions," while the FIF offers its "full support."
- Canadian officials initially delayed the visa after requesting further information about the legal situation; however, the FIF confirmed Thursday that "administrative authorisations" are now resolved, clearing the 23-year-old forward to rejoin the team.
- The Elephants are scheduled to play Germany on Saturday in Toronto, with Wahi remaining "an important element for the Ivory Coast national team" following their 1-0 victory over Ecuador in Group E.
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TORONTO — Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offences, worked out with his teammates Friday after receiving authorization to enter Canada a day earlier for his nation's FIFA World Cup match against Germany. The Ivorian soccer federation said earlier in the week that the 23-year-old was not going to be able to cross the border from the United States before issuing a statement Thursday saying the necessa…
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Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has received clearance to enter Canada for his nation’s World Cup match against Germany after a probe into alleged betting offences caused a hold-up in his visa process. The Ivorian soccer federation announced on June 17 that Wahi would not be able to travel with the national team delegation to Canada because the “necessary administrative authorizations for his entry” had yet to be obtained. But the Ivorian Football…
Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi granted Canada visa for World Cup match after delay
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offences, has received authorisation to enter Canada for his nation's World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian football federation said Thursday.
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