‘FIFA Ban Is Harsh; Heading To CAS For Appeal’ – Nyantakyi

Kwesi Nyantakyi, former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has disclosed of heading to the Court of Arbitration of Sports (CAS) to appeal a life ban imposed on him, by the Ethics Adjudicatory Committee Federation of International Football Association (FIFA).

FIFA, handed a life ban to Mr. Nyantakyi on Tuesday, after the adjudicating chamber of FIFA’s Independent Ethics Committee found him guilty of multiple ethical violations.

The Wa All Stars bankroller was found guilty of violating FIFA Code of Ethics in respect of Conflict of Interest, Bribery and Commission.

However in a statement signed by the former GFA Boss and forwarded to thepublisheronline.com, he said, “I wish to express my shock and deep sadness after receiving the decision from the committee and my legal advisors are under my instructions to urgently appeal the decision, as I think it was unfair, harsh and unwarranted”

According to him, he would use all the legal channels available to seek redress and establish the facts as he presented to the committee of FIFA.

Read The Full Statement From The GFA Boss Below: 

I wish to express my shock and deep sadness after receiving the decision from the FIFA Ethics Adjudicatory Committee on Tuesday.

My legal advisors are under my instructions to urgently appeal the decision as I think it was unfair, harsh and unwarranted.

I will use all the legal channels available to seek redress and establish the facts I presented to the committee.

Even though I have already resigned from all my football positions, it is important I establish the facts with the sole aim of clearing my name.

At this moment I am unable to provide any further details as my lawyers are reviewing the facts for appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the people of Ghana, Africa and indeed across the globe for the overwhelming support and outpouring of sympathy.