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Thomas Partey Mourns the Loss of His Father

By Ishmeal

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Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey is mourning the reported passing of his father, Jacob Teye Partey.

The sad news was reported on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, bringing a painful moment to the Ghanaian football community and to the Partey family.

Thomas Partey has enjoyed a long career at the highest level of football and has been an important figure for the Black Stars. However, beyond football, he is now facing a deeply personal loss.

The reported passing of his father comes at a difficult time for the midfielder, who has also been dealing with ongoing personal and legal matters.

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The news has attracted messages of sympathy and support from football fans and Ghanaians who are expressing their condolences to the Partey family.

At this difficult moment, thoughts and prayers are with Thomas Partey and his family as they mourn the loss of Jacob Teye Partey.

May his soul rest in peace.

Source: Ghana News Page

By Ishmeal

Ishmeal Ntakor is a Ghanaian journalist, blogger, digital marketer, content creator, and media professional with interests in journalism, digital communication,social development, and storytelling. He has experience in researching, writing, editing, and publishing news stories, features, articles, and digital content. His work covers current affairs, human-interest stories, entertainment, sports, social issues, and community developments. Ishmeal is also the founder and personality behind NationsBlogger, a digital media and blogging platform focused on news, entertainment, sports, trending stories, tourism, social issues, and public-interest content. Through his media work, he uses digital platforms to inform, educate, and connect with audiences. Educational Background Ishmeal has an interdisciplinary academic background spanning healthcare, digital marketing, and journalism. His qualifications include: -Degree in Digital Marketing – IPMC College of Technology Higher National Diploma (HND) in Journalism and Communication while his studies in Digital Marketing and Journalism have strengthened his abilities in communication, media production, digital strategy, content creation, and online storytelling. He has developed skills in SEO, social media marketing, Google Ads, PPC, content strategy, social media content creation, YouTube scripting, online journalism, and digital brand development. Beyond journalism and digital marketing, Ishmeal has a strong interest in tourism, history, exploration, interviews, current affairs, entertainment, and community development. As a media professional, Ishmeal believes in research, responsible reporting, accuracy, continuous learning, and telling stories that matter. Ishmeal Ntakor is committed to growing NationsBlogger and using journalism and digital media to inform, educate, and engage audiences in Ghana and beyond