Thomas Partey has welcomed his first child to the world.
Amid the disappointment of Ghana's early exit from AFCON 2023, Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has found solace in a new development in his personal life.
The Ghanaian star, who has been a pivotal miss for the Black Stars during the tournament, has quietly welcomed his first child with his partner, Janine Mackson.
The news of this joyful arrival adds a touch of happiness to what has been a challenging period for Partey on the professional front.
Pulse Sports gathered that Thomas Partey and Janine Mackson have chosen to keep their relationship away from the public eye for well over a year.
This discreet approach gained prominence after Partey's previous marriage to Sara Bella came to an end.
Despite the footballer's absence on the field, the couple maintained a low profile until Janine recently shared the news on social media.
In a heartwarming post featuring a picture of their newborn, she captioned it with, 'The biggest Blessing.'
Check out more photos of Thomas Partey’s girlfriend below.
Recall that the 30-year-old former Atletico star was also accused of rape in 2022.
Pulse Sports also gathered that Partey is currently awaiting a charging decision for counts of sexual assault against five women, including an a former flame who famously called him out on X formerly known as Twitter over a year ago.
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