FIFA has barred Lamontville Golden Arrows from registering players for three consecutive transfer windows after the South African club failed to fulfill a financial settlement with former striker Knox Mutizwa. The Zimbabwean international, who became the Durban side's all-time top scorer with 63 goals across 231 appearances during eight years at the club, departed under undisclosed circumstances before joining league rivals Richards Bay.
The governing body's ruling prohibits Golden Arrows from acquiring talent domestically or internationally until the outstanding payment is made. Mutizwa's two spells with the club established him as a key figure before his exit, and he has since helped Richards Bay reach the Carling Knockout semifinals.
The sanction will remain active until the debt is cleared, potentially extending through multiple seasons and leaving coach Manqoba Mngqithi unable to strengthen his squad through new additions.
The governing body's ruling prohibits Golden Arrows from acquiring talent domestically or internationally until the outstanding payment is made. Mutizwa's two spells with the club established him as a key figure before his exit, and he has since helped Richards Bay reach the Carling Knockout semifinals.
The sanction will remain active until the debt is cleared, potentially extending through multiple seasons and leaving coach Manqoba Mngqithi unable to strengthen his squad through new additions.
