Ivory Coast: Wahi's Canada visa cleared for WC

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi , under investigation for alleged betting-related offenses, has received authorization to enter Canada for his nation's World Cup match against Germany , the Ivorian football federation said Thursday.

The federation earlier said the 23-year-old Wahi was not going to be able to travel to Canada, but it issued a statement Thursday stating the necessary authorizations had now been obtained.

Wahi started in Monday's 1-0 win over Ecuador in Philadelphia. The Elephants play Germany on Saturday in Toronto in their second match of the tournament.

Taous Ait, a spokesperson…