TS Galaxy Clear to Register New Signings After FIFA Lifts Transfer Ban

• FIFA has lifted a transfer ban on a Premier Soccer League club after months of uncertainty
• The club’s chairman confirmed the sanction was linked to a dispute with a European side over development fees
• The ruling came just before a key Premiership clash, offering the club a timely boost

The world football governing body FIFA has lifted the transfer ban imposed on Premier Soccer League side TS Galaxy, clearing the club to register players again after months of restriction.

The Mpumalanga outfit had signed eight players at the start of the campaign but were unable to register them, forcing coach Adnan Beganovic to work with a depleted squad and, at times, name as few as 14 players on matchday.

According to SABC Sport, the sanction stemmed from a dispute with Portuguese third-tier side Amora FC, who lodged a claim for development compensation over midfielder Mlungisi Zwane. The 24-year-old joined Galaxy in 2023 but made only one appearance before the matter escalated.

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TS Galaxy boss made the confirmation

Chairman Tim Sukazi confirmed the club were required to pay Amora USD 13,000 (about R229,000) in development fees, plus a fine of 2,000 Swiss Francs (around R43,000).

Although Galaxy had initially settled the amount directly with the Portuguese side, FIFA insisted the payment be processed through its Clearing House system, resulting in prolonged delays.

The lifting of the sanction now allows Galaxy to strengthen their squad immediately, providing a timely boost as they aim to improve their domestic campaign.

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Ongoing legal disputes

The list of South African clubs still sanctioned includes defunct outfits like:

Cape Town All Stars

Witbank Spurs

Royal Eagles

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Pretoria Callies Still Banned

Meanwhile, Pretoria Callies, campaigning in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, are also banned from registering new players.

Briefly News previously reported that defunct side Royal AM were surprisingly removed from FIFA’s list of clubs facing registration bans , but their legal woes are far from over.

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Former Betway Premiership outfit which was expelled from the PSL during the 2024/25 campaign, had their name scratched off FIFA’s blacklist. The Durban-based club was initially sanctioned for failing to pay Serbian striker Samir Nurkovic and Brazilian defender Ricardo Nascimento.

According to FIFA and a 21-page Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling obtained by KickOff, the club only paid Nurkovic R245 943.91 on 11 November 2022, despite signing a lucrative three-year deal. His earnings were structured as follows:

R5.04 million (July 2022 – June 2023)

R5.28 million (July 2023 – June 2024)

R5.52 million (optional third year)

Nurkovic’s claim was partially upheld, resulting in a three-window transfer ban imposed on Royal AM after the club failed to honour the award.

FIFA threatens to ban African country

Briefly News previously reported that FIFA are reportedly ready to ban an African nation from international football after issuing them warning recently amid South Africa's ongoing player eligibility issue.

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The sanctions from the World Football governing body could make the African nation miss out on the 2026 World Cup which is scheduled to be hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America.

Source: Briefly News