Tag: Transfer Ban

Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club has confirmed that FIFA has imposed a registration ban on the club due to unresolved financial obligations linked to the Renne Hiddink case. In an official statement released on Friday, 22 August 2025, the club acknowledged the seriousness of the sanction but assured supporters that management and the board are actively engaging the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and FIFA to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. Hearts of Oak further clarified that the ban will not affect their current squad, as all player registrations for the season were completed before the enforcement of the sanction. This means there will be no immediate disruption to the team’s participation in ongoing competitions. The club appealed to its fan base, popularly known a...

Ghanaian giants Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club have been handed a transfer ban by FIFA after failing to settle financial obligations owed to former Dutch coach René Hiddink. In a letter issued via the FIFA Legal Portal (Ref. no. FDD-25097) and signed by Américo Espallargas, Head of Disciplinary, the world football governing body confirmed that the decision follows an earlier ruling (Ref. no. FPSD-17518), which Hearts of Oak have yet to comply with. According to FIFA, the embargo affects both international and national player registrations, meaning the Phobians are barred from signing new players until the outstanding payment to Hiddink is cleared. “The registration ban will remain active until the amount due is paid and for a maximum duration of up to three entire and consecuti...