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Cas throw out Ismaili's appeal

No celebration for Ismaili players
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) has rejected Egyptian club Ismaili's case that they were legitimate winners of the 2003 Champions League.

The Cas ruled that it has no jurisdiction over the appeal filed on 19 August 2004 by Ismaili against Caf's decision to confirm Enyimba of Nigeria as the winners of the 2003 Champions League.

This ruling was based on the fact that the Caf statutes that allow clubs or federations to lodge appeals with the Cas against Caf committee decisions only came into effect on 1 September 2004.

Which means the rules came into effect 10 months after the Champions League final second leg between Ismaili and Enyimba was played in Egypt on 13 December 2003.

Ismaili officials took their case to the Cas after Caf ruled against the Egyptians claims that Enyimba used an ineligible player, Ahmed 'Yaro Yaro' Garba, for the two-legged final in December 2003.

The Egyptians argued that 'Yaro Yaro' played for Enyimba while he was still registered with Kano Pillars in the Nigerian domestic league.

Cas, the Switzerland-based organization, is the ultimate legal authority in sports

 

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Link  |  2004-12-24 18:22
Gazzy (Isuochi, Abia State.)
Its a pity that Ismaila of Egypt are still shamelessly seeking avenues to dethrown the African back2back club champs Enyi the 'ELEPHANT'.
With this new CAS ruling and the winning of the cup back2back,I hope Ismaila will now go and ask Enyimba for forgiveness. If not so, they will never do well again in African club football.
THANKS BE TO GOD for his special love 4 ENYI AFRICA.
Link  |  2004-12-24 18:46
WAHEED (Nigeria)
I think they are looking for another thing beside this. Can u imagine? Enyimba that have won another edition of the prestigious champions League. That is their problem. They can be chasing a nightmare case.
Link  |  2004-12-24 19:12
Aike (Austria)
Ismaila of Egypt should apologies to Enyimba B/4 aweek time.
And if not the should take their case to allah shameless goats.
Link  |  2004-12-24 19:14
Aike (Austria)
Ismaila of Egypt should apologies to Enyimba B/4 aweek time.
And if not, they should take their case to allah shameless goats.

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