The GFA Disciplinary Committee has released its decision on the misconduct case against Phar Rangers FC.
Below is the decision: Decision-Misconduct-Case-DOL-Phar-Rangers-FC-withdrawal-from-all-competitions
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Disciplinary Committee has upheld its decision to suspend Phar Rangers from all GFA competitions for a period of five years, following the club’s withdrawal from the Division One League in 2021.
This latest confirmation follows an initial ruling issued on April 30, 2021, when the club was found to have breached GFA regulations by unilaterally withdrawing from the league without due process. As a result, Phar Rangers and its officials were handed a five-year suspension, barring them from participating in any GFA-sanctioned competitions.
Background of the Suspension
Phar Rangers, then a Division One League club, announced their withdrawal from the 2020/21 season, citing internal challenges. However, the GFA deemed the move a violation of its rules, as teams are required to complete the season once they register to compete. The Disciplinary Committee subsequently ruled against the club, imposing the lengthy suspension as a deterrent to other teams.
The ruling also affected club officials, preventing them from engaging in any football-related activities under the jurisdiction of the GFA.
Current Status and Implications
With the five-year suspension still in effect, Phar Rangers remains ineligible to participate in any domestic competitions until 2026, unless an appeal overturns the decision. The ban has significantly impacted the club’s operations, including its ability to develop players for professional football.
Meanwhile, stakeholders in Ghanaian football continue to debate the severity of the punishment, with some arguing that such decisions should take into account efforts by clubs to restructure and re-enter the league system.
As of now, the GFA has not indicated any reconsideration of the verdict, and Phar Rangers remains excluded from all league and cup competitions under its jurisdiction.
Amnewsworld will provide further updates as the situation develops.
