The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has provisionally lifted the three-year ban imposed on Ghanaian footballer Solomon Safo Taylor by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Disciplinary Committee, granting him the opportunity to resume his professional football career.
The 26-year-old striker had been banned in April 2024 after being found guilty of falsifying registration documents during his time with Asante Kotoko.
The GFA's Disciplinary Committee accused Taylor of double registration, leading to a protest by the club due to discrepancies in his documentation. The committee’s ruling declared him guilty, resulting in a severe suspension from all football-related activities.
Taylor, however, filed an appeal with CAS on November 6, 2024, challenging the GFA's sanctions. Under case number CAS 2024/A/10983, the CAS Appeals Arbitration Division reviewed the case and issued its decision on December 4, 2024. Signed by Dr. Elisabeth Steiner, Deputy President of the CAS Appeals Arbitration Division, the ruling included the following provisions:
This provisional ruling brings relief to Safo Taylor, who had faced uncertainty about his future in football. It also marks a turning point, allowing him to return to competitive action while awaiting a final verdict on the case.
Supporters of the player have welcomed the decision, viewing it as a significant step toward justice. Meanwhile, the GFA has yet to release an official statement in response to the CAS ruling.
