Thomas Partey Opens Up for the First Time After Leading Ghana to World Cup Qualification

• Arsenal ace Thomas Partey has reacted for the first time on the back of Ghana's epic World Cup qualification in Abuja
• Partey's decisive strike in the first half was all Ghana required to make a return to the World Cup after missing out on the last edition
• Thomas and his Black Stars team-mates will discover their group opponents for the World Cup later today

Ghana and Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has reacted for the first time since guiding Ghana to its fourth FIFA World Cup appearance.

Partey came up clutch for the Black Stars when his pile driver from the edge of the box was more than enough to qualify Ghana for the 2022 World Cup on the away goal rule.

Since his heroics on Tuesday, Thomas has voiced a heartwarming message to Ghanaians while gearing up for the biggest sporting festival on the face of the earth.

"I want to give a special thanks to all Ghanaian football loving fans, the government of Ghana, the Ministry of Sports, the Ghana Football Association, the technical and management team, former national team players, members of the current team and all who played a role in the qualification stages. Against all odds, and with your support we did this together." Partey wrote.

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"We felt the support even in the toughest moments and I wish to say a huge thanks and congratulations to each and everyone."

"It is time to prepare for the World Cup and we will continue to work hard to defend the good name of Ghana on the world stage. Qatar here we come."

How did Partey qualify Ghana for the World Cup?

Thomas Partey's tenth-minute strike against the Super Eagles proved important at the end of the game, as it sealed qualification for the Black Stars of Ghana.

Ghana qualified on the away goal rule after a goalless draw in the first leg in Kumasi at the Baba Yara Sports stadium.

The Black Stars will find out their group opponents for the World Cup on Friday, April 1.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Thomas Partey's conversation with his father on the eve of the game between Ghana and Nigeria in Abuja will pass on as an emotional father and son moment.

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The Arsenal star had a call from his father, who was concerned about the welfare of his son and his team-mates after the light went off at the Moshood Abiola Stadium during the team's training.

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