Former Asante Kotoko striker Solomon Sarfo Taylor has secured a partial victory in his legal dispute with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) following a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The case was sparked by a complaint from his former club, Asante Kotoko, which accused the player of double registration—an allegation that led to disciplinary action by the GFA and a subsequent suspension. Sarfo Taylor appealed the GFA Appeals Committee’s decision dated 29 May 2024, bringing the matter before CAS on 5 November 2024.
In a decision dated 29 April 2025, CAS set aside the ruling of the GFA Appeals Committee but dismissed Sarfo Taylor’s claim for additional damages against the GFA. However, the court ordered the Ghana Football Association to pay CHF 4,000 (approximately GHS 65,000) to Sarfo Taylor as a contribution towards his legal fees and other expenses incurred during the arbitration process.
Additionally, the GFA was instructed to bear 80% of the total arbitration costs, while the remaining 20% would be covered by Sarfo Taylor.
The ruling, signed by CAS panel president Espen Auberg and arbitrators Kwadjo Adjepong and Christian Visser, brings closure to a contentious dispute and offers partial vindication for the player, who had long maintained his innocence.
