[ 2014-08-26 ]

FIFA Ethics Committee refers alleged match fixing to GFA
Accra, Aug.25, GNA - The investigatory chamber of
the Federation of International Football
Association (FIFA) Ethics Committee has concluded
a preliminary investigation in relation to alleged
match manipulation involving officials of the
Ghana Football Association (GFA) and a players’
agent licensed by the same association.

It followed articles published by UK newspaper The
Telegraph between 22-24 June 2014 and the airing
of the Dispatches programme “How to fix a
football match” on the UK's Channel Four on 23
June 2014 that made claims of an alleged case of
match manipulation linked to the organization of
international friendly matches involving Ghana’s
national team.

The preliminary investigation, conducted in
accordance with art. 62 of the FIFA Code of Ethics
included a request for documents and information
from the relevant parties.

Based on an analysis of the material, which
included the limited portion of the footage made
available by the relevant media outlets, and
pursuant to the relevant rules established by the
FIFA Code of Ethics, the investigatory chamber has
decided to refer the matter to the Ghana FA.

However, the investigatory chamber will continue
to monitor the investigations and any future
proceedings conducted by the competent bodies of
the Ghana FA and reserves its right to revisi

Source - GNA

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