Two clubs in the First Division have appealed an FAI decision not to sanction Wexford FC in a case of potential player ineligibility.
Mirror Sport revealed last month that an investigation was underway into whether
Wexford signing Ola Adeyemo had international clearance to play in four games.
Adeyemo was signed from English non-league side Lewes in July and the FAI said it received an International Transfer Certificate from the English FA.
The striker then played in four First Division matches; a 3-1 win at Athlone, a 0-0 draw against leaders Cabinteely, a 2-0 defeat to Shamrock Rovers II and a 4-0 loss to Cobh.
But he has not featured since because the English FA contacted the FAI again to flag an issue with the International Transfer Certificate.
It emerged that Adeyemo signed documents with Swedish club Ytterhogdals during lockdown.
But that transfer never materialised because of the pandemic and so he joined Wexford.
The FAI’s ‘active investigation’ into the matter concluded last week and Wexford have not been sanctioned.
But two rival clubs in the First Division have challenged the decision and are awaiting written confirmation of their objection from the FAI.
Adeyemo, 25, has played for UCD, Dundee United, East Fife, Watford, Norwegian side Valdres FK and English non-league outfits Walton Casuals and Lewes.
The FAI rulebook says: “If a player takes part in an official match while being ineligible to do so, his team shall be sanctioned by forfeiting the match and paying a fine.”
