Ghana reports death of Thomas Partey’s father - MyJoyOnline
Jacob Teye Partey, the father of Ghanaian professional footballer Thomas Partey, has reportedly passed away. The family has not yet released funeral details, and the football community is expected to offer support.
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The death of a prominent athlete's parent often draws significant attention from the global sports community and local media.
--> In Ghana, MyJoyOnline reported the death of Jacob Teye Partey, the father of Ghana national team midfielder Thomas Partey. According to the outlet, Jacob Teye Partey likely died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
MyJoyOnline notes that the Partey family is in mourning. As of the time of publication, Thomas Partey had not publicly commented on reports of his father’s death.
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