Former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi, will appeal against the lifetime ban imposed on him by FIFA at the Court of Arbitration for Sports.
Nyantakyi was banned from all football related activities and fined 500,000 Swiss Francs after being found guilty by the Adjudicatory Chamber of FIFA, as a result of findings from investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ exposé dubbed Number 12.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Mr. Nyantakyi, who said he was “shocked”, described the verdict from FIFA as “unfair and harsh”, and confirmed he and his lawyers will appeal the decision at CAS as he is bent on clearing his name.
The full statement below:
PRESS RELEASE: Kwesi Nyantakyi heads to CAS to appeal FIFA ban
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.
Thank you.
Mr. Kwesi Nyantakyi
…..signed…..
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By: Citi Sports
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