That soccer club is getting dragged to FIFA again over unpaid coach money. Dutch gaffer Pieter De Jongh has filed a claim against Highlanders FC for a five percent cut of prize money from league and cup competitions. He insists his contract guarantees that share, rejecting the club's attempt to apply a different internal policy. De Jongh is also demanding payment for medical bills from when he was still under contract.
The coach, speaking from Kenya, confirmed his lawyer, Elvis Wanyami, is handling the case. He stated the club ignored his written demands, forcing the FIFA submission. This situation echoes past problems, as a prior dispute with a different foreign coach once landed the team with a transfer ban. That ban was only lifted after a third party settled the debt.
Highlanders now face potential FIFA sanctions, including another transfer ban, if the ruling goes against them. The club's CEO could not be reached for comment. The case highlights the team's recurring issues with honoring financial agreements for international coaching staff.
The coach, speaking from Kenya, confirmed his lawyer, Elvis Wanyami, is handling the case. He stated the club ignored his written demands, forcing the FIFA submission. This situation echoes past problems, as a prior dispute with a different foreign coach once landed the team with a transfer ban. That ban was only lifted after a third party settled the debt.
Highlanders now face potential FIFA sanctions, including another transfer ban, if the ruling goes against them. The club's CEO could not be reached for comment. The case highlights the team's recurring issues with honoring financial agreements for international coaching staff.
