Ivory Coast confirmed striker Elye Wahi has secured the necessary Canada visa to join the Elephants for Saturday’s World Cup clash with Germany in Toronto. The federation had earlier warned the 23‑year‑old would miss the trip, but a Thursday statement said clearance had been obtained. Wahi started the 1‑0 win over Ecuador in Philadelphia, reinforcing his role in the squad and will travel with the team.

The visa saga stems from a French league probe that flagged unusual betting on Wahi receiving a yellow card during Nice’s 0‑0 draw with Metz on May 17. Ligue 1 passed the alert to police and gambling regulators, leading to his arrest on May 29 on suspicion of organized fraud, corruption, receiving stolen goods and money‑laundering. He was released without detention. The case remains under close scrutiny by authorities.

Despite the investigation, the Ivorian federation says it has received no official notice of judicial proceedings and reaffirms confidence in Wahi, who netted nine goals in 18 appearances for Nice after joining on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt. His recent brace helped Nice win the promotion‑relegation playoff, keeping the club in Ligue 1 as the tournament approaches. His form could influence Ivory Coast’s chances against Germany.