Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah Appointed Deputy Chairperson of FIFA Adjudicatory Chamber
Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah, the former Chief Justice of Ghana, has been appointed as the Deputy Chairperson of the FIFA Adjudicatory Chamber for a four-year term.
This appointment was officially announced during the 75th FIFA Congress held in Asunción, Paraguay.
In his new role, Justice Anin-Yeboah will be crucial in maintaining ethical standards within global football.
The Adjudicatory Chamber is a vital component of FIFA’s Ethics Committee, responsible for reviewing cases presented by the Investigatory Chamber, deciding whether to proceed with or close these cases, and imposing sanctions per FIFA’s codes and statutes.
Justice Anin-Yeboah brings extensive legal and administrative experience to this position. He previously served as the 14th Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana and has a distinguished judicial career.
Additionally, he has been actively involved in football governance both locally and internationally, having held various positions within the Ghana Football Association and served on FIFA’s judicial bodies.
He is respected for his integrity and commitment to justice. With his proven track record in legal and sporting institutions, Justice Anin-Yeboah is well-equipped to enhance the work of the Adjudicatory Chamber and support FIFA’s mission to uphold the integrity of the game.
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 Yaar Turkey – Member