FCB Nyasa Big Bullets have reaffirmed their commitment to settle Ronald Chitiyo’s compensation within the first two weeks of January to have their FIFA-imposed registration ban lifted.
The World Football governing body imposed the ban on September 17, 2025, preventing the Malawian champions from signing new players until they pay USD 15,200 (approximately K27.2 million) to the former Zimbabwean midfielder for breach of contract.
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The ban follows Bullets’ failure to comply with a FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber ruling issued on June 5, 2025, which gave the club 45 days to pay Chitiyo. In an official letter dated September 17, FIFA’s Head of Disciplinary Americo Espallargas notified the club that the financial obligation remained unpaid.
The registration ban affects both international and national player registrations and will remain in place until the amount is paid, for a maximum of three consecutive registration periods. The Football Association of Malawi has been directed to implement the ban immediately.
Speaking to Zodiak on Thursday, Bullets CEO Albert Chigoga confirmed the club is ready to settle the matter. “We are set to resolve the issue. There is nothing we can do except to comply with what FIFA has ordered,” Chigoga said.
“We will inform our supporters once everything is finalized. As a club, we are committed to resolving the matter. Bullets is a club which respects the rulings of football governing bodies.”
Chigoga had previously told Wa Mpira in September that the club would pay the fine before the next registration window opened.
The CEO explained that the dispute stemmed from Chitiyo’s contract termination. “When we received news of FIFA’s determination to compensate Chitiyo, we clarified that his performance-based contract wasn’t meeting expectations, leading to a mutual termination agreement,” he said.
However, FIFA proceeded with its judgment, citing delayed payment as the primary reason. Chigoga attributed the delay to ongoing out-of-court settlement negotiations with Chitiyo and his representative, which ultimately fell through.
The resolution of this matter is crucial for Bullets as they prepare to strengthen their squad during the January transfer window. The team endured a disappointing 2025 season, finishing without the TNM Super League title for the second consecutive year.
“We had a poor run in the just-ended TNM Super League, so we need to strengthen the squad,” Chigoga said. “We have no option but to pay him.”
Bullets last won the league championship in 2023, losing it to Silver Strikers in 2024 and Mighty Wanderers in 2025.
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