Thomas Partey’s father dead

Thomas Partey is currently in mourning following the death of his father, Jacob Teye Partey, who passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, GhanaNkomo.com has been informed.

The loss of Jacob has deeply affected the Partey family, as the former Arsenal player navigates this challenging time. Jacob was not just Thomas’s father; he was a pivotal figure in his son’s journey to professional football, providing unwavering support and making significant sacrifices to enable Thomas to chase his dream.

In their hometown of Odumase Krobo, Jacob was actively involved in football, helping to nurture the talent of young players, including his son. Thomas’s early passion for the sport blossomed under his father’s guidance.

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At just 15, Thomas moved to Spain to join Atlético Madrid’s youth academy in 2011, where he continued to hone his skills and emerge as a formidable midfielder. Following his time with Mallorca, Almería, and Atlético Madrid, he made his way to Arsenal and later to Al Shabab in Saudi Arabia.

Over the years, Thomas has become one of Ghana’s standout players, playing a vital role for the Black Stars. As the family grieves, he has yet to make a public statement regarding his father’s passing.

Details surrounding Jacob Teye Partey’s death have not been revealed, and funeral arrangements are still pending.

Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament for Effia, Isaac Boamah-Nyarko, has advocated for the immediate dismissal of Kurt Okraku, the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), along with a complete overhaul of the nation’s football administration following the Black Stars’ disappointing 4-2 loss to The Gambia.

Boamah-Nyarko sees this defeat as a clear indication of the decline in Ghanaian football. He argues for a total reformation of the current structures to revive the competitive spirit and regain the public’s trust in the national team.