Marumo Gallants face a FIFA transfer ban after being ordered to pay approximately R800,000 plus interest to Ivorian player Karidioula Tresor Mofosse, who made just one appearance for the Betway Premiership club.
Mofosse joined Gallants at the start of the 2025/26 season. His only outing came against Golden Arrows in the Carling Knockout Cup.
According to FIFA documents seen by FARPost, the Dispute Resolution Chamber partially upheld Mofosse’s claim and ordered Gallants to pay him US$48,000 in outstanding remuneration and compensation for breach of contract.
The chamber issued its ruling on 29 October 2026, and FIFA formally notified the parties on 6 November. The decision dismissed Mofosse’s remaining claims. The notification did not include the chamber’s detailed reasons or explain how his contract came to an end.
Gallants must pay US$10,000 [approximately R166,000] in outstanding remuneration, with interest at five per cent per year from 2 December 2025 until the date of payment. The club must also pay US$38,000 [approximately R630,000] in compensation for breach of contract, with interest at the same annual rate from 12 December 2025 until payment.
MARUMO GALLANTS HAVE 45 DAYS TO AVOID TRANSFER BAN
Under Article 24 of FIFA’s Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, Gallants face a ban on registering new players in South Africa and abroad if they fail to pay the full amount, including interest, within the 45-day period set out in the ruling.
“The Respondent shall be banned from registering any new players, either nationally or internationally, up until the due amount is paid,” FIFA stated in its decision.
If imposed, the ban would remain in place until Gallants settle the debt, subject to a maximum of three consecutive registration periods.
Either party can request the grounds of the decision within 10 days of notification to preserve the right to appeal.
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