Gunners face ban over P400,000 debt

Owed: Gunners owe Bafana P400,000
Owed: Gunners owe Bafana P400,000

Botswana Premier League side, Extension Gunners face a ban from signing players for the next three transfer windows following failure to pay their player, Desire Bafana.

The team's defender is owed P400,000 and the matter was escalated to FIFA, with the result being Gunners ordered not to be active in the transfer market for three windows if they do not settle the amount.

BFA chief executive officer, Mfolo Mfolo confirmed the development. Gunners could face face a ban or relegation to the lower division if they don't clear the amount. Gunners vice chairperson, Bonno Ngwamotsoko said the club was still discussing the matter.

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