Thomas Partey: Ghanaian star accused of rape ‘secretly’ welcomes 1st child with model girlfriend
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Thomas Partey and his girlfriend Janine Mackson have secretly welcomed their first child

Thomas Partey: Ghanaian star accused of rape ‘secretly’ welcomes 1st child with model girlfriend

David Ben 18:44 - 24.01.2024

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.

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Thomas Partey || Imago

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.

Thomas Partey girlfriend Janine Mackson
Janine Mackson is the girlfriend of Arsenal star Thomas Partey | Credit: Instagram

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.'

Thomas Partey child
Thomas Partey and Janine Mackson have welcomed their first child | Credit: Instagram

Check out more photos of Thomas Partey’s girlfriend below.

Janine Mackson
Janine Mackson is UK based model and influencer | Credit: Instagram
Thomas Partey girlfriend Janine Mackson
Janine Mackson and Thomas Partey have kept their relationship a secret prior to her pregnancy | Credit: Instagram
Thomas Partey girlfriend Janine Mackson
Thomas Partey’s girlfriend Janine Mackson | Credit: Instagram
Janine Mackson
Janine has over 11,000 followers on Instagram | Credit: Instagram

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.

Partey's Absence Felt as Ghana suffer early AFCON 2023 exit

Thomas Partey
Arsenal's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey | Imago

While the birth of his child brings personal joy, Thomas Partey's absence was keenly felt in Ghana's disappointing AFCON 2023 campaign.

The Black Stars, struggled in Group B, and managed only two points from three matches, losing to Cape Verde and settling for draws against Egypt and Mozambique.

The hopes of advancing to the last 16 stage relied on specific outcomes that, unfortunately, did not materialize.

Ghana's hopes were ultimately dashed as Cameroon secured the second position in their group with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Gambia.

Guinea finished third in the group with four points, sealing Ghana's fate.

The early exit also marked the end of the coaching tenure for Chris Houghon, who took charge of the national team in February 2023.