The Liberian Football Federation (LFA) has taken a significant step by filing a complaint against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The dispute revolves around a controversial amendment passed in Seychelles last September by CAF members, specifically concerning the eligibility criteria for presidential candidates. This amendment has implications for potential candidates like Ivorian Jacques Anouma and South African Danny Jordan.
Liberia, feeling aggrieved by these changes, has approached the CAS, citing violations of CAF laws, particularly the failure to adhere to the 90-day deadline required for adopting a new text before its presentation at the general meeting. The Liberian federation is seeking the suspension of this amendment by the CAS, urging a return to the previous regulations for the elections scheduled in March 2013 in Morocco.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport serves as an independent institution for the expedited resolution of legal disputes within the realm of international sports.
