Hearts of Oak Hit with Transfer Ban Over $70,000 Debt to New Edubiase
Accra, Ghana - 23 June, 2025 - Ghanaian football club Accra Hearts of Oak has been hit with a transfer ban by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) after failing to pay $70,000 to New Edubiase United FC. The debt stems from the 2014 transfer of Salim Adams, for which Hearts of Oak was supposed to pay a total of $120,000 but still owes $70,000, including $20,000 from an onward transfer fee.
The GFA Disciplinary Committee had given Hearts of Oak until May 31, 2025, to settle the amount, warning that failure to comply would result in a transfer ban. Despite earlier acknowledgments and a meeting between the two clubs, Hearts of Oak failed to meet the deadline.
New Edubiase United FC formally notified the GFA of Hearts of Oak's default on June 13, 2025, triggering the automatic application of the transfer ban. The ban restricts Hearts of Oak from registering new players both domestically and internationally until the full amount is paid.
Hearts of Oak's failure to comply with the GFA's directive may lead to further sanctions, including points deduction or relegation, if the debt remains unpaid. The club's attempts to settle the debt have been met with resistance from New Edubiase United, which declined a $20,000 cheque offered by Hearts of Oak recently.
Source: Lead News Online
