FIFA has imposed a transfer ban on Accra Hearts of Oak, preventing the club from registering new players both locally and internationally until it settles an outstanding debt owed to former Dutch technical director, Rene Hiddink.
The sanction, announced on August 21, 2025, will remain in force for up to three registration periods if the Phobians fail to clear the financial obligation.
According to FIFA’s ruling:
“Accra Hearts of Oak is hereby banned from registering any new players, either nationally or internationally, until the due amounts are paid to Mr. Rene Hiddink. The ban shall be lifted immediately upon settlement of the debt. Should the club fail to comply, the ban will cover a maximum of three entire registration periods.
This ruling puts added pressure on the club’s management to resolve the issue quickly or risk going through multiple windows without being able to strengthen the squad.
Read the full statement from FIFA :
