Ghana Premier League side Karela United have had their FIFA transfer ban permanently lifted after resolving an outstanding payment dispute with former player Sana Camara.
In a letter dated 20 August 2026, FIFA’s Head of Disciplinary, Americo Espallargas, confirmed that disciplinary proceedings against the club had been closed after Camara acknowledged receiving the money owed to him.
The dispute stemmed from an earlier FIFA ruling in the player’s favour, which had prevented Karela United from registering new players until the debt was settled.
FIFA said the creditor had confirmed that the club had fulfilled its financial obligations in line with the original decision, bringing the case to an end.
“The present proceedings against the Respondent are hereby closed, and its ban on registering any new players has been permanently lifted,” the governing body said in its letter.
The world governing body also instructed the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to immediately remove the corresponding registration ban imposed on the club at national level.
FIFA added that the order applies solely to the Camara case and does not affect any other sanctions that may exist against Karela United.
Major boost before the season
The decision comes as a significant boost for Karela United ahead of the 2026-27 Ghana Premier League season, allowing the club to complete player registrations after weeks of uncertainty.
The club had previously been sanctioned over the unpaid debt to Camara, with FIFA’s registration ban preventing it from strengthening its squad during the transfer window.
With the case now officially closed, Karela United are expected to resume their recruitment plans once the GFA completes the process of lifting the domestic restriction.
