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Fifa bans AFC Leopards from signing players after defaulting Habamahoro pay

AFC Leopards have been banned from signing players for two transfer windows by Fifa after failing to settle Rwandan midfielder Vincent Habamahoro's dues, totalling Ksh1.8 million, as directed by the world football governing body.

The 13-time Football Kenya Federation Premier League champions had initially been handed a 45-day ultimatum to settle the dues owed to their former player.

However, Ingwe failed to keep their part of the deal and Fifa had no option but to crack the whip.

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"We take due note that in its correspondence, he [Habamahoro] informs us that the [AFC Leopards] has not complied with its financial obligations in accordance with the decision of Fifa," read a letter to the club obtained by Goal.