**Thomas Partey Faces New Rape Allegations Amid Ongoing Case** Thomas Partey, a 32-year-old Ghanaian professional footballer who currently plays for Villarreal CF, is set to deny two new allegations of rape as his case moves to Southwark Crown Court. The former Arsenal F.C. midfielder had been excused from attending a preliminary hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court, where his lawyer, Emma Fenn, confirmed that he intends to plead not guilty to both charges. This latest development is tied to an alleged incident that occurred in December 2020, where Partey is accused of raping a woman twice in London. The allegations come about after the initial charges, which involve three alleged victims and five counts of rape, as well as one count of sexual assault, were made public. The new charges were brought forward by a fourth alleged victim, who reportedly came forward after reading about the initial allegations in the media. Partey was already facing trial for the earlier allegations, which date back to 2021 and 2022. As a seasoned international footballer with over 50 appearances for the Ghana national team, including appearances at the FIFA World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations, this latest development is a significant concern for football fans and enthusiasts in Nigeria. The Ghanaian international has had a successful career in the UK, joining Arsenal F.C. from Atlético Madrid in 2020 in a deal reportedly worth around £45 million. However, his case has taken a dramatic turn, and his next court appearance is scheduled for April 10 at Southwark Crown Court.