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Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi cleared for World Cup entry into Canada
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Ivorian striker Elye Wahi has been cleared to enter Canada for the World Cup match against Germany despite an ongoing investigation into alleged betting-related offenses.

  • Ivorian soccer federation confirmed Thursday that Elye Wahi has received travel authorization to enter Canada for the match against Germany.
  • The clearance follows an investigation into alleged betting-related offenses involving the forward.
  • It remains unclear if additional travel restrictions might arise or if the ongoing investigation could influence his participation in subsequent matches.

The Ivorian soccer federation announced Thursday that forward Elye Wahi has been granted a visa to enter Canada for the upcoming World Cup match against Germany. This clearance arrives as ESPN reports the striker is currently under scrutiny for alleged betting-related offenses. While the authorization settles his immediate travel status, the status of the investigation remains pending. Whether this development allows Wahi to remain in the tournament rotation for the duration of the campaign depends on the progress of those regulatory proceedings.

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