Troubled Gunners banned from signing players

Gunners PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Gunners PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

World governing body, FIFA has banned Extension Gunners from signing players for three consecutive transfer windows, Mmegi Sport has learnt.

FIFA took the step after Gunners failed to pay P400,000 owed to defender, Desire Bafana. On February 20, Gunners was given 45 days to pay the amount or risk a player transfer ban.

However, the troubled Lobatse side, which was recently relegated from the Premier League, failed to comply with the order. "We take note that due in its correspondence the creditor informs us that the respondent, the Club Extension Gunners has not complied with its financial in accordance with the decision of FIFA.

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