The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has declined King Faisal FC’s request for a stay of execution regarding their dispute with the Ghana Football Association.
The club, based in Kumasi, had turned to CAS after being relegated from the Ghanaian top-flight league last season due to a protest they lost against Tamale City FC.
The protest alleged double registrations of players Jireh Kojo Nissi and Isaac Mensah within the Ghana FA. The FA acknowledged that the player, Jireh Kojo Nissi, is the same as Isaac Mensah.
King Faisal sought a stay to continue participating in the Ghana Premier League for the 2023–24 season until a final decision was reached.
However, CAS, in a circular dated September 27, 2023, has rejected King Faisal’s request for a stay, pending the final resolution of the case.
The associated costs of this decision will be determined in the final ruling or any subsequent arbitration disposition.
At present, King Faisal is preparing for the upcoming 2023–24 Division One campaign, scheduled to start next month.