- Thomas Partey showed his playful side in a light-hearted moment with Black Stars debutant Derrick Kohn
- The 32-year-old midfielder joined the national team camp after the postponement of his court appearance in the UK
- Both Partey and Kohn have been named in Otto Addo’s 24-man squad for Ghana’s crucial World Cup qualifying doubleheader
Thomas Partey might be known for his brilliance on the pitch, but off it, he showed he has the makings of a comedian.
The Villarreal midfielder was in high spirits after Ghana’s final training session before their trip to N’Djamena for the World Cup qualifier against Chad.
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Partey brings laughter to Black Stars camp
During the session, newcomer Derrick Arthur Kohn had his first taste of life in the Black Stars setup.
The Union Berlin defender, who earned his maiden call-up for the September fixtures, decided to document his experience by taking over the camera.
Proud of his debut outing, Kohn muttered, “My first training for Ghana. I am very proud.”
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As he moved closer to Partey and Inaki Williams, he politely asked the pair for feedback on his performance.
Partey, never one to miss a chance to lighten the mood, quizzed him, “Is this your site?” The unexpected question drew laughter from Kohn, who could barely keep a straight face.
The jokes did not end there. With a cheeky grin, Kohn added, “I need money too,” while Partey and Inaki playfully teased Kohn about running an adult content site, sending all three into another round of laughter.
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The 26-year-old then mentioned that he had started a podcast and asked Partey to give it a shoutout.
Without hesitation, Partey delivered another witty line that left everyone in stitches: “Follow Derrick, he will show you the way to Heaven.”
The moment, captured on video, quickly went viral, with fans flooding social media with reactions. On X (formerly Twitter), users could not get enough of Partey’s humour.
@TheBraCharles wrote:
“Partey is hilarious 😂”
@iam_JADJ added:
“Partey mess up o😂”
@Emmasaint9 chimed in:
“Partey paaa😂😂😂”
@guyguyArmy shared:
“Partey herh jimi pass 😆😂😂”
@__Debrah summed it up:
“Herhhh Thomas😂😂😂”
Watch the video here:
New court date and venue for Partey’s court appearance emerge
Partey’s lighthearted moment with teammates came just hours after a twist in his ongoing legal battle in the United Kingdom.
According to the Daily Mail, the 32-year-old had been due back in court on September 2 at the Old Bailey after six charges were filed against him.
However, reports from The Telegraph revealed that the hearing had been postponed and reassigned to a different court. Partey is now expected to reappear on September 15 at Southwark Crown Court.
For now, his focus remains on football. Alongside Kohn, Williams, and the rest of the Black Stars squad, Partey will travel to Chad for their Group I clash on September 4.
Four days later, they return to Accra to face Mali. Victories in both fixtures would all but secure Ghana a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
GFA shares important update on Partey
In a related story, YEN.com.gh revealed that the GFA has shared an important update on Thomas Partey’s status for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
GFA Communications Director, Henry Asante Twum, confirmed the midfielder will be fully available, providing firm assurance ahead of Ghana’s decisive clashes with Chad and Mali.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
