Thomas Partey Receives Support From Black Stars Teammates, Former Footballers at Father’s Funeral

Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey has been joined by his national team colleagues, former footballers, football administrators and other notable personalities to pay their last respects to his late father, Jacob Teye Partey, whose funeral ceremonies began in Accra on Friday, November 13, 2026.

The three-day celebration of life is taking place at the Transitions Funeral Home in Haatso, Accra, where family members, friends, colleagues and sympathisers have gathered to honour the memory of the deceased.

The funeral activities are expected to continue in the family’s hometown of Odumase Krobo in the Eastern Region, where Jacob Teye Partey will be laid to rest, followed by the final funeral rites.

Thomas Partey arrived at the funeral grounds alongside members of the Black Stars squad and the team’s technical staff, who came together to show their support for the midfielder and his family during their period of bereavement.

Among the current Black Stars players who attended the ceremony were team captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Jonas Adjetey, Felix Afena-Gyan and Caleb Yirenkyi.

Their presence highlighted the support and solidarity of the national team towards Partey as he goes through the loss of his father.

Former Black Stars captains André Ayew and Stephen Appiah also joined the gathering to honour the deceased and commiserate with the grieving family.

Other prominent figures from Ghana’s football fraternity were present, including former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwesi Nyantakyi and former GFA Vice President George Afriyie, who also came to pay their respects.

Partey’s fiancée, Janine Mackson, was equally present at the funeral, joining other family members, relatives and loved ones to celebrate the life of Jacob Teye Partey.

The funeral ceremonies came shortly after Thomas Partey’s involvement in international duty with the Black Stars. The midfielder featured for Ghana in their match against Somalia on Thursday before joining his family and loved ones for the funeral.