Ghanaian international midfielder Thomas Partey is set to stand trial after being formally charged with multiple sexual offences in the United Kingdom.
The 32-year-old footballer, who has played for top clubs including Arsenal in the English Premier League and Atlético Madrid in Spain’s La Liga, is facing five counts of rape involving two women and one count of sexual assault involving a third woman.
The charges, which were officially filed in August 2025, have drawn significant public attention both in Ghana and abroad. According to court documents, the alleged incidents are said to have taken place during his time in the UK, and investigators have been gathering evidence over the past months.
Following a series of preliminary legal proceedings, the court has now set a trial date for the case to begin. The development marks a major step forward in what is expected to be a high-profile and closely monitored trial involving one of Ghana’s most prominent footballers.
Legal experts say the case will be handled with strict scrutiny, given the seriousness of the charges and the international attention surrounding it. If convicted, Partey could face severe legal penalties and a possible end to his football career.
Thomas Partey has yet to make any public comment regarding the charges, and his legal team is expected to issue a statement as the trial approaches.