According to a report by The Telegraph, Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with two further counts of rape. This news adds to the legal issue that is already looming over the 32-year-old.
In addition to the counts he is already challenging, the Crown Prosecution Service has approved the fresh charges. When Partey first appeared before Southwark Crown Court in September of last year, he entered a not guilty plea to five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
According to reports, the alleged offenses occurred between 2021 and 2022, when he was a regular member of the first team at a Premier League club in north London. He was formally charged four days after leaving the club at the end of June, following the expiry of his contract.
Partey is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 13 March, in relation to the latest accusations. He remains on bail and is due to stand trial on November 2. Bail conditions permit him to continue his football career but require him to notify police at least 24 hours before any international travel and prohibit contact with the complainants.
Now playing in Spain’s La Liga with Villarreal after signing as a free agent, the midfielder continues to be involved with the Ghana national team. Ghana are set to face England, Panama and Croatia at the 2026 World Cup in June.
The case remains ongoing, with the charges yet to be tested in court.
