World football governing body FIFA has slammed a transfer ban on English Championship side Watford over a disputed payment to Nigerian academy Megamu FC, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
The Aba based side claimed they took part in the training of the 25 year old and are due solidarity payment from his move to the team from Bordeaux. Watford declined their request and it was dragged to FIFA.
FIFA ruled in favor of the Nigerian side and gave Watford 45 days to pay up else a ban. They failed to meet the deadline leaving FIFA to slam a ban on them prohibiting them from signing any player.
“We refer to the above-mentioned matter as well as to the Decision passed by FIFA (the Decision),” the letter signed by FIFA Disciplinary Committee’s Head of Judicial Bodies (Adjudicatory), Julien Deux, sent to Watford FC and copied to the English FA reads.
“In this context, it appears that, despite the Decision, the respondent, Watford FC (the Respondent) has still not complied with its financial obligations towards Megamu Football Academy Club (the
Claimant).
“In this regard, we wish to inform the parties that a ban from registering new players internationally has been implemented by FIFA as of 19 July 2023.
“Moreover, and in accordance with the aforementioned decision, the Football Association (in copy) is requested to immediately implement on the respondent the Club Watford FC, if not done yet, a ban from registering new players at national level.
“We thank you for taking note of the above and for your valuable cooperation in this matter.”
