Ghana reports death of Thomas Partey’s father — MyJoyOnline

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.

Family in mourning

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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The family has not yet announced details of the funeral and burial. The outlet also writes that Ghana’s football community is expected to support the player and his loved ones.

Club and national team appearances

Thirty-three-year-old Thomas Partey plays for Saudi club Al-Shabab, which competes in the Saudi Pro League. According to MyJoyOnline, the midfielder has a notable club career and remains an important figure for Ghana’s national team.