UPDATE: Canadian authorities reverse initial decision to reject Elye Wahi's visa application. Ivory Coast striker now available to play Germany in Toronto.
As revealed yesterday, Wahi was arrested by French police on alleged fixing offences on May 29.
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The Athletic exclusively revealed on Wednesday the Ivory Coast striker had been arrested on suspicion of fixing offences.
NEW: Elye Wahi blocked from entering Canada ahead of Ivory Coast’s game against Germany on Saturday.
Decision comes after exclusive story yesterday that Wahi had been arrested on May 29 on alleged fixing offences.
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Jacob Whitehead
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The Athletic exclusively revealed on Wednesday the Ivory Coast striker had been arrested on suspicion of fixing offences.
EXCLUSIVE: Ivory Coast starting striker Elye Wahi arrested on suspicion of alleged fixing offences just two weeks before World Cup.
The 23-year-old has not been charged but remains subject of an active investigation.
Jacob Whitehead
Wahi, who started Ivory Coast's opening game of the tournament on Sunday, was arrested by anti-corruption specialists on May 29.
