Aid sweeps by means of Sunshine Stars and Heartland after securing short-term clearance for participant registration, whereas Akwa United and Gombe stay blocked this season.
The Nigeria Nationwide League (NNL) switch clearance course of has taken a decisive flip as the brand new marketing campaign begins, with contrasting outcomes for golf equipment navigating the NFF Gamers’ Standing and Arbitration Committee (PSAC) selections.
Sunshine Stars and Heartland FC have earned provisional approval to register new gamers after assembly key settlement necessities, however Akwa United and Gombe United nonetheless face stiff restrictions.
Akwa United bumped into a final minute negotiations with the affected gamers earlier than their first match of the season however talks broke down between the events after the gamers rejected the proposed settlement plan
Akwa United did not persuade the gamers on their readiness to adjust to fee obligations.
The membership reportedly proposed to clear the arrears in two tranches with out committing to particular dates, therefore their newly signed gamers can’t be registered or fielded.
Gombe United’s case presents an identical setback.
Regardless of owing a comparatively small quantity—barely above ₦300,000—the membership made no substantive transfer to settle the debt or current a compensation proposal.
Their lack of dedication has left them firmly beneath the switch embargo, complicating their season preparations.
Conversely, Sunshine Stars earned short-term clearance after the membership made funds and submitted a assured compensation plan endorsed by the affected gamers.
The association happy the PSAC’s necessities, although the membership should full the agreed funds throughout the stipulated timeline to keep away from additional sanctions.
Heartland FC additionally secured approval after making half fee and coming into a binding settlement settlement with their owed gamers.
Their compliance ensured the committee lifted their restriction, permitting the Owerri-based membership to proceed with registering new signings for the season.
A dependable NNL supply confirmed that solely Akwa United and Gombe United stay beneath the ban.
“The affected golf equipment should settle their monetary obligations according to PSAC rulings. With out full compliance, clearance won’t be granted,” the official acknowledged.
In the meantime, Lobi Stars efficiently exited the transfer-ban listing earlier within the week after clearing all excellent money owed. With full approval restored, they now shift focus solely to their push for promotion to the NPFL.
