FIFA imposes transfer ban on Nigerian outfit Heartland FC over unpaid debt to ex-midfielder Roland Koffi

Nigeria outfit Heartland FC has been slapped with a transfer ban due to unresolved financial obligations owed to former midfielder Roland Koffi.

The sanction prevents the Nigeria National League outfit from registering new players domestically or internationally for the next three transfer windows, having failed to settle debts owe the Ivorian midfielder.

With the ban taking immediate effect, the Oweri-based outfit are prohibited from all transfer related issues until full payment is made to the player.

Previously, the Nigeria Football Federation’s Players’ Status and Arbitration Committee (PSAC) previously directed Heartland to pay several former players, including Umah Johnson, Esobe Chukwudi, Ezekiel Bassey, Ugochukwu Leonard, and others, their overdue entitlements.

This sanction underscores FIFA’s renewed commitment to enforcing financial discipline among clubs and protecting players’ rights worldwide.

Furthermore, it adds to the increasing number of Nigerian clubs facing international penalties for contract breaches involving players and coaches.