South African Premier Soccer League club Chippa United have been handed a FIFA registration ban that will prevent them from registering new players for three consecutive registration periods, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The restriction is contained in FIFA’s latest disciplinary measures and means the club will be unable to register new signings during the affected transfer windows unless the ban is lifted.
The development could have an impact on Chippa United’s squad-building plans as the club continues its campaign in the South African top flight.
Nigeria international goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali remains an important member of the Chilli Boys after returning to the club ahead of the ongoing season.
Nwabali has continued to play a significant role for Chippa United since establishing himself as their first-choice goalkeeper and has also become an important figure in the Super Eagles setup.
The goalkeeper has featured prominently for Nigeria in recent international assignments and remains one of the country's leading options between the posts.
Chippa United will now have to deal with the registration restriction while relying on their existing squad during the affected transfer periods, unless FIFA lifts the sanction.