Eleven clubs in Tunisia have been barred from signing new players following a series of unresolved disputes, according to the latest update issued by FIFA.
The list includes some of the country’s most well-known sides, with a total of 16 cases at the heart of the bans.
The sanctions will remain in effect until each club resolves its outstanding issues, which are tied to contractual or financial disagreements.
Union Sportive Monastirienne, previously listed among the sanctioned teams, has now been removed following the resolution of its case, FIFA confirmed in its recent communication.
The club most heavily impacted is EGS Gafsa, which faces four separate disputes.
Both CS Chebba and Olympique de Béja are each embroiled in two cases. The remaining clubs have one unresolved file apiece.
Full breakdown of clubs and disputes:
- EGS Gafsa – 4 cases
- CS Chebba – 2 cases
- Olympique de Béja – 2 cases
- AS Soliman – 1 case
- Club Africain – 1 case
- Club Athlétique Bizertin – 1 case
- ES Métlaoui – 1 case
- Étoile du Sahel – 1 case
- Stade Tunisien – 1 case
- US Ben Guerdane – 1 case
- US Tataouine – 1 case
The bans effectively halt any incoming transfers for the affected teams until each dispute is resolved in full.
The decision underscores FIFA’s continued commitment to enforcing contractual compliance within global football governance structures.
While no further details were provided on the nature of each case, such disputes typically involve unpaid player wages, unresolved transfer payments, or breaches of contract terms.
For clubs like Club Africain and Étoile du Sahel—two of the most storied names in Tunisian football—the bans could have significant implications ahead of the upcoming season, particularly in the competitive domestic landscape and continental fixtures.
The lifting of US Monastirienne’s restriction offers a pathway for the other clubs to follow: prompt resolution and compliance with FIFA’s rulings. Until then, the sanctioned sides must operate within the limitations of their existing squads, potentially affecting their competitiveness in the months ahead.
