Ivorian Star Eli Wahi Reacts to Exclusion from World Cup Match Against Germany

Ivorian forward germany-due-to-betting-scandal/">Eli Wahi has expressed his shock at being excluded from the national team’s upcoming match against Germany, scheduled for Saturday as part of the group stage in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Ivorian Football Federation announced that Wahi would not be able to participate due to being denied entry into Canada, resulting in his omission from the squad for this highly anticipated clash with Germany.

This decision comes amid complications related to Wahi’s entry into Canada, coinciding with reports of investigations concerning betting and money laundering in France, stemming from an incident where he received a yellow card during a match between his club, OGC Nice, and Metz.

According to reports from RMC, Wahi expressed his astonishment at the denial of his entry into Canada, stating that he had not received a clear explanation for the refusal. He noted that there had been no official connection made between this decision and the ongoing betting investigation, as he awaits further clarification from Canadian immigration authorities.

Reports suggest that Wahi is currently awaiting a final resolution regarding his status amidst ongoing uncertainty about the reasons behind his exclusion, despite no formal charges being filed against him at this time.

The Ivorian striker had participated in his team’s opening match against Ecuador, which ended in a 1-0 victory for Ivory Coast, before being surprised by his absence from the second match against Germany.

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