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FIFA Bans Katsina United, 22 Other African Clubs From Players Registration
The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has prohibited the Nigerian Premier Football League’s team, Katsina United.
Sportxparte reports that the Nigerian club was joined in the list of over twenty other African clubs who were suspended from signing new players.
The list of teams facing this ban includes DC Motema Pembe, TP Mazembe, Future FC, Al Masry, Zamalek SC, Horoya AC, Raja Club Athletic, Wydad Athletic Club, African Stars FC, Katsina United FC, Kiyovu Sports Association, Royal AM, and TS Galaxy FC.
Additionally, teams like Singida Big Stars FC, Tabora United, Club Africain, CS Sfaxien, Etoile du Sahel, US Monastir, Mbarara City FC, Buildcon FC, Indeni FC, and Lusaka Dynamos FC are also facing this restriction.
A review on the FIFA website indicates that Katsina United’s ban started on June 12, 2024, and will last until the end of the third registration period. This ban is a result of the club’s recent violations of contracts with some of its players.
This announcement has left the team in a state of disarray, as several of their key players have already moved to different clubs.
The situation is further complicated by the fact that some of the players whose contracts were terminated verbally are not prepared to return to the team.
Player Shares How FIFA’s Action Affected His Career At Katsina United
A player who wished to remain anonymous mentioned that he was informed by the team’s manager about the decision to end his contract, even though he still has one year left on his two-year contract.
The player said, “The team manager called to inform me that my services were no longer needed, so I shouldn’t return to the club.
“I still have one year of my contract left, so I was confused. But he said they will pay me three months for ne to go and find another club.
“He also said if that is not acceptable by me, I should resume, but I won’t be part of the team, but they will be paying my monthly salary. That got me even more confused.
“Therefore, I was surprised when my lawyer called to inform me that the club has said I should return to Katsina. That they are no longer terminating my contract.
“Well, my position is that my contract is already terminated by Katsina United, so they will pay me off so that I will go elsewhere to continue with my career.”
