The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed George Akwasi Afriyie’s appeal challenging the outcome of the 2023 GFA Presidential Elections, upholding the decision made by the GFA Appeals Committee.

In its ruling delivered on Monday, May 6, 2024, CAS supported the GFA’s decision and ordered George Akwasi Afriyie to pay CHF1,000.00 to the Ghana Football Association as a contribution towards legal fees. Additionally, Afriyie will bear the costs of arbitration separately.

Afriyie had sought nullification of any GFA presidential election conducted pending the resolution of the case and demanded fresh elections. However, CAS concluded that Afriyie’s nomination lacked the required support from five GFA members, a stipulation outlined in Article 30(3) of the GFA Statutes.

The GFA argued that Afriyie’s endorsement by one member was invalid due to discrepancies in authorized signatories. CAS determined that Afriyie’s appeal lacked legal merit and affirmed the GFA’s decision.

CAS’s ruling marks the conclusion of George Akwasi Afriyie’s challenge to his disqualification from the 2023 GFA Presidential Elections.