Ghana’s former Chief Justice, Kwasi Anin-Yeboah, has been the FIFA Adjudicatory Chamber’s Deputy Chairperson for four years.
FIFA officially announced the appointment during its 75th Congress in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Justice Anin-Yeboah’s role will be crucial in maintaining ethical standards in global football.
The Adjudicatory Chamber, a crucial element within FIFA’s Ethics Committee, reviews cases filed by the Investigatory Chamber, decides whether to continue or dismiss them, and enforces sanctions in line with FIFA’s rules and statutes.
Justice Anin-Yeboah is highly qualified for the position due to his considerable legal and administrative experience. His remarkable career includes 14 years as Chief Justice of Ghana, and extensive contributions to national and international football governance. He’s worked for the Ghana Football Association and served on FIFA’s judicial committees, earning recognition for his honesty and commitment to fair play.
Justice Anin-Yeboah’s success in legal and sporting organizations perfectly positions him to improve the Adjudicatory Chamber and help FIFA protect the sport’s integrity.
The FIFA Adjudicatory Chamber consists of the following members:
MarÃa Claudia Rojas – Colombia – Chairperson
Fiti Sunia – American Samoa – Deputy Chairperson
Anin Yeboah -Ghana – Deputy Chairperson
Pamela Camus – Chile – Member
Michael Goodwin – Papua New Guinea – Member
Guillermo B. Iroy Jr. – Philippines – Member
Ayotunde Phillips – Nigeria – Member
Ian Godfrey Wilkinson – Jamaica- Member
Duygu YaÅŸar – Turkey – Member
