World football governing body FIFA has imposed a player registration ban on Tanzanian giants Young Africans SC after the club failed to comply with a compensation ruling in favor of Ghanaian striker Hafiz Konkoni.
Konkoni, now playing for Ethiopian side Bunna FC, filed a complaint with FIFA after Young Africans prematurely terminated his contract without settling the agreed compensation. The striker had signed a two-year deal with the club in 2023, joining from Bechem United, but his contract was cut short after just one year.
Despite the early termination, Young Africans refused to pay the remainder of Konkoni’s signing-on fees. To make matters worse, the club removed his name from the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) system without his consent, further escalating the dispute.
Konkoni took his case to FIFA, and on October 17, 2024, the governing body ruled in his favor. As a result, Young Africans have been hit with a player registration ban, preventing them from signing new players until they fully compensate the Ghanaian striker.
This development marks a significant blow for Young Africans as they now face challenges strengthening their squad, and it sends a strong message about FIFA’s stance on contractual disputes and player rights.
