Heartwarming as Parents of Arsenal Star Thomas Partey Visit Player in Camp During World Cup

• Thomas Partey's parents have arrived in Qatar to support their son ahead of the game against South Korea
• The Arsenal star featured as the Black Stars suffered defeat to Portugal in their opening Group H game
• The Black Stars need a win against South Korea to stand a chance of progressing to the next stage

Parents of Ghana and Arsenal star Thomas Partey paid a visit to their son at the Black Stars camp after the game against Portugal.

Partey lasted the entire duration as Ghana lost narrowly to Portugal in their opening Group H game last Thursday.

In photos shared on social media, the Black Stars deputy captain is seen with his parents as his father shares the moment in delight.

Mr Jacob Partey, the father of the player took the opportunity to bless his son ahead of Ghana's game against South Korea on Monday.

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The Partey family will be watching the game against the Asian giants at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.

The Black Stars need a win against South Korea to boost their chances of qualifying to the next stage.

A thrilling second-half against Portugal saw the two nations score five goals in an entertaining encounter.

A controversial Ronaldo penalty and two quick-fire goals from Joao Felix and Rafeal Leao was enough to earn Portugal victory. Andre Ayew and Osman Bukari got the consolation for the Black Stars of Ghana.

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Partey was largely missing during Ghana's Group H opener against Portugal as the Black Stars suffered defeat to the 2016 European champions.

The Black Stars deputy captain is however having an excellent campaign with Arsenal in the English Premier League.

Ronaldo scores as Portugal beat Ghana

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score at five World Cups on Thursday when he scored the opening goal from the penalty spot in Portugal's 3-2 win over Ghana.

The 37-year-old set the record when he smashed home his spot-kick in the 65th minute at the 974 Stadium in Doha to send Fernando Santos' team to a victory which moved them top of Group H, two points ahead of Uruguay and South Korea.

Joao Felix and rising star Rafael Leao made sure of the win after Andre Ayew's leveller had briefly threatened to ruin Ronaldo's party.