Former Chief Justice Anin-Yeboah elected Deputy Chairperson of FIFA’s Adjudicatory Chamber

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Former Chief Justice of Ghana, Kwasi Anin-Yeboah, has been elected as a Deputy Chairperson of FIFA’s Adjudicatory Chamber for a four-year term.

The announcement was made during the 75th FIFA Congress held in Asunción, Paraguay, on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

In his new role, Justice Anin-Yeboah will be instrumental in overseeing cases involving ethics violations within global football.

The Adjudicatory Chamber is tasked with reviewing findings from the Investigatory Chamber, determining whether cases should proceed or be closed, and imposing sanctions in accordance with FIFA’s statutes and ethical guidelines.

Justice Anin-Yeboah brings a wealth of legal and sports governance experience to the position. He previously served as the 14th Chief Justice of Ghana and has held various roles with FIFA and the Ghana Football Association, contributing to integrity and governance reforms in the sport.

The current composition of the FIFA Adjudicatory Chamber is as follows:

  • María Claudia Rojas (Colombia) – Chairperson

  • Fiti Sunia (American Samoa) – Deputy Chairperson

  • Kwasi Anin-Yeboah (Ghana) – Deputy Chairperson

  • Pamela Camus (Chile) – Member

  • Michael Goodwin (Papua New Guinea) – Member

  • Guillermo B. Iroy Jr. (Philippines) – Member

  • Ayotunde Phillips (Nigeria) – Member

  • Ian Godfrey Wilkinson (Jamaica) – Member

  • Duygu Yaşar (Turkey) – Member

Justice Anin-Yeboah’s appointment is expected to strengthen FIFA’s commitment to ethical governance and transparency in world football.