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Former Ghanaian FA president banned for life from football on corruption charges

The former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has been banned for life from football and fined CHF 500,000 for breaches of FIFA's ethics code.

Kwesi Nyantakyi was found guilty of breaking FIFA rules relating to conflicts of interest, bribery and corruption and commission after an investigation by the Ethics Committee of world football's governing body.

"As a consequence, Mr Nyantakyi is banned for life from all football-related activities (administrative, sports or any other) at both national and international level. Additionally, a fine in the amount of CHF 500,000 has been imposed on Mr Nyantakyi," FIFA said in a statement.