Tanzanian football club Singida Black Stars has issued a 14-day demand notice to Gor Mahia FC, seeking a refund of $40,000 (approximately Sh5.7 million) following the failed transfer of Kenyan defender Rooney Onyango.
The club has warned that it will escalate the matter to FIFA if the payment is not made within the stipulated period.
In a letter addressed to Gor Mahia CEO on January 29, 2025, Singida Black Stars expressed frustration over the Kenyan club’s silence despite multiple attempts to seek a resolution.
The club disclosed that it had formally expressed interest in signing Onyango through a transfer letter sent to Gor Mahia on November 12, 2024.
Two days later, on November 14, 2024, Gor Mahia reportedly accepted the offer and agreed to the $40,000 transfer fee.
Singida Black Stars proceeded to wire the amount on November 15, 2024, using the bank account details provided by Gor Mahia. However, the transfer did not materialize, and Onyango did not join the Tanzanian side.
Following the failed move, Singida Black Stars wrote to Gor Mahia on January 3, 2025, demanding a refund of the money.
The club says it has yet to receive any response.
“In the same context, your club is given 14 days within which to pay all the outstanding balance of $40,000. Failure to do so, our club will refer the matter to FIFA for breach of agreement,” reads part of the letter.
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