Mozzart Bet Cup runners-up Bandari FC have been placed under a FIFA transfer registration ban after failing to clear financial obligations owed to former head coach Mohamed Borji, following a dispute decided by FIFA’s Players’ Status Chamber.
The Moroccan coach, appointed in October 2025 on a one-year contract to replace Ken Odhiambo, spent only two months at the Mombasa-based club before leaving in what was first described as a mutual termination agreement.
The issue later reached FIFA after Borji alleged that the club had not fully honoured the terms of his contract.
FIFA reviewed the dispute and ruled partly in the coach’s favour, ordering Bandari to pay USD6,483.87, about Ksh837,067, in unpaid remuneration and USD22,500, about Ksh2.9 million, as compensation for breach of contract, while dismissing all other claims.
In its ruling, FIFA’s Players’ Status Chamber emphasized the club’s duty to comply, stating that “Bandari has not yet complied with its financial obligations towards Mohamed Borji.”
The decision also warned that failure to pay within the required period would lead to serious consequences, including a transfer embargo. FIFA said the ban could stop the club from registering players “internationally and nationally” for up to three consecutive registration periods if the debt remained unpaid.
In a later enforcement letter referring to case FPSD-23074, FIFA confirmed that the sanction had now taken effect, stating: “A ban from registering new players internationally and nationally has been implemented.”
The letter further explained the length of the punishment, noting that the restriction “will remain active until the amount due is paid and for a maximum duration of up to three entire and consecutive registration periods.”
FIFA has also instructed the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to enforce the ruling domestically without delay, directing that a national transfer ban be applied if it is not already in force.
However, under FIFA regulations, the sanction remains conditional and can be lifted once Bandari settles the outstanding debt, including any applicable interest.
Borji’s short spell at Bandari saw him handle six matches, finishing with one win, two defeats and three draws before his exit.
The club later appointed Bernard Mwalala, whose results have shown slight improvement, although inconsistency has continued to mark their season, with the team drawing 17 of their 34 league matches.