FIFA imposes transfer ban on South African outfit Golden Arrows over unpaid wages to striker Knox Mutizwa

South African outfit Golden Arrows have been hit with a transfer ban over failure to settle unpaid entitlements to Zimbabwean striker Knox Mutizwa.

Mutizwa now plays for fellow Durban side, Richards Bay FC, having left Arrows in the off-season

The 32-year-old attacker’s departure from Golden Arrows came as a surprised to the many, having established himself as a consistent goal-scorer for the Manqoba Mngqithi side.

With FIFA cracking their whip, the South African outfit has been ban from signing new players.

“We refer to the abovementioned matter, as well as the decision passed by FIFA in the matter ref. no. FPSD-20128 (the Decision),” states the letter from FIFA.

“In this context, it appears that, despite the Decision, Golden Arrows (the Respondent) has not yet complied with its financial obligations towards Knox Mutizwa.

“In this regard, we wish to inform the parties that a ban from registering new players internationally and nationally has been implemented by FIFA on the Respondent.

“The registration ban will remain active until the amount due is paid and for a maximum duration of up to three entire and consecutive registration periods.

“Lastly, the South African Football Association is requested to immediately implement on the Respondent a ban from registering new players at national level, if not done yet.”