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CAS dismisses King Faisal’s request against GFA
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed an application by King Faisal Football Club to halt the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) August 12 Congress resolutions.
The ruling, delivered on October 1, 2025, means the decisions from the Congress remain in force while the substantive case continues.
King Faisal had asked CAS to grant a “stay of execution” against the GFA’s actions, arguing that the Congress was unlawful.
The club claimed the meeting was tainted by irregularities, including shortened notice periods, undisclosed conflicts of interest, bundled motions, refusal of a poll after a show of hands, and undue influence.
The August Congress approved resolutions critics say could extend the GFA leadership’s tenure and possibly open the door for a third term.
King Faisal argued these changes violated proper governance procedures and asked CAS to annul the meeting and its outcomes.
Earlier, the GFA Appeals Committee dismissed King Faisal’s objections and upheld the Congress decisions, prompting the club to escalate the matter internationally.
CAS has now ruled that the request for interim relief does not meet the requirements, but said the costs of this order will be determined later.
The case is still ongoing in Lausanne, Switzerland.
For now, the GFA’s resolutions remain binding, while King Faisal awaits a final decision on whether the Congress itself was lawful.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Hohoe Municipality Command, has conducted fire safety inspections and public education at selected fuel filling stations within the municipality.
The exercise, held from July 3, 2026 to July 5, 2025 was led by the Municipal Commander, DO III Bismark Hosu-Porbley.
During the inspection, the team assessed the fire safety preparedness of the facilities. Staff were also educated on fire prevention, emergency response procedures, and the proper use of firefighting equipment.
Management of the affected fuel stations expressed appreciation for the exercise and pledged to comply with the recommended safety measures.
The GNFS said the exercise reaffirms its commitment to continuous fire safety awareness and risk reduction to safeguard lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Massive celebrations were recorded countrywide as the Black Stars opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.
Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the match late in the game as he shot in a decent cross from substitute Brandon Asante.
The win gave Ghana a positive start in the competition, placing them in second position behind England, also with three points but with a superior goal aggregate.
After the final whistle, the streets and other viewing centres were turned into partying grounds as fans, mostly clad in the team’s paraphernalia, danced to several World Cup-themed music.
Others blew the vuvuzelas in joyous mood with others putting up a spirited ‘jama’ session.
