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Ghana confirm Thomas Partey has been excused from their friendly with Morocco due to personal reasons with the Arsenal midfielder set to return to face Ivory Coast on Saturday

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been excued from Ghana's friendly against Morocco due to 'personal reasons'.

The decision was taken after Partey had an hour-long meeting with Ghana boss Charles Akonnor. The midfielder is expected to be back for their fixture against Ivory Coast on Saturday.

Earlier on Monday, GhanaSoccerNet reported that the 27-year-old had been 'sacked' after turning up late for training.

Thomas Partey has been excued from Ghana's friendly against Morocco due to 'personal reasons'

Thomas Partey has been excued from Ghana's friendly against Morocco due to 'personal reasons'

The midfielder is expected to be back for their fixture against Ivory Coast on Saturday.

The midfielder is expected to be back for their fixture against Ivory Coast on Saturday.