In 2021, highly respected football administrator, Sylvester Nii Sabahn Quaye, joined Legon Cities FC ahead of the 2021/2022 Ghana Premier League season.
The former Black Stars and Hearts of Oak team manager was expected to lead the 2016 champions out of their struggles from the 2020/2021 season.
However, Quaye was forced to step away from his role at the club due to illness, leading to a contract dispute after Legon Cities refused to pay his outstanding salary.
This prompted Quaye to seek justice through the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
In November 2024, the Disciplinary Committee delivered their verdict, ordering Legon Cities to pay Quaye’s outstanding wages.
Despite the ruling, Quaye has yet to receive payment.
He shared his ordeal during an interview with Peace FM, revealing the circumstances that led him to take his former club to the committee.
“I was sick and working for them under contract. When I got sick, they abandoned me — they didn’t pay me. I sent the matter to the Disciplinary Committee and they lost. They were ordered to pay me accumulated salary,” he said.
Quaye further disclosed that the club’s failure to fulfill its obligation has made life difficult for him, with the cost of medication placing a heavy financial burden on his shoulders.
“As I speak to you, they haven’t paid. When I got sick, they stopped paying. By the grace of God, I’ve managed, but when you’re sick, the cost of medicines and other expenses can be overwhelming. I went through tough times. As I speak to you, they haven’t paid me — the judgment has been given, and they’ve ignored it. Until now, I haven’t received my payment,” he lamented.
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