Golden Arrows have been sanctioned with a transfer ban by FIFA for failing to compensate their former player, Zimbabwean forward Knox Mutizwa.
The ban prevents Abafana Bes’thende from registering any new players for the next three consecutive transfer windows until they settle their financial debt with Mutizwa, as first reported by SABC Sport.
Mutizwa, along with Thabani Zuke, departed the club towards the end of the previous season. Both players are now with Richards Bay FC, with Mutizwa taking his dispute with Arrows to FIFA, who acted swiftly and now sent a letter confirming the ban – seen by iDiski Times – to the club and player.
“We refer to the abovementioned matter, as well as the decision passed by FIFA in the matter ref. no. FPSD-20128 (the Decision),” states the letter from FIFA.
“In this context, it appears that, despite the Decision, Golden Arrows (the Respondent) has not yet complied with its financial obligations towards Knox Mutizwa.
“In this regard, we wish to inform the parties that a ban from registering new players internationally and nationally has been implemented by FIFA on the Respondent.
“The registration ban will remain active until the amount due is paid and for a maximum duration of up to three entire and consecutive registration periods.
“Lastly, the South African Football Association is requested to immediately implement on the Respondent a ban from registering new players at national level, if not done yet.”
iDiski Times reached out to Arrows for comment, but the club indicated they were still seeking internal clarity on the matter and would return with a response once they were in a position to do so.
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