Labour Disputes
Texto da decisão
REF. FPSD-21122
Decision of the
Dispute Resolution Chamber
passed on 27 February 2026
regarding an employment-related dispute concerning the player
Amara Bagayoko
BY:
Calum BEATTIE (Scotland)
CLAIMANT:
Amara Bagayoko, Mali
Represented by Slim Boulasnem
RESPONDENT:
Coastal Union SC, Tanzania
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I. Facts of the case
1.
At an unspecified date in July 2024, the Malian player, Amara Bagayoko (hereinafter: the
Player or the Claimant) and the Tanzanian club, Coastal Union SC (hereinafter: the Club or
the Respondent) entered into an employment contract (hereinafter: the Contract) valid for
two years.
2.
Art. 9 of the Contract provided, quoted verbatim:
“ARTICLE 9
OBLIGATIONS OF THE CLUB
REMUNERATION PAID TO PLAYER
SALARY AND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFITS
9.1.
The club shall pay to the player at least twelve times per year, a base monthly
salary of TZS3,000,000. However, for the first three months the player shall receive
a salary of TZS 1,000,000 pending confirmation of the contract. After successful
confirmation of the contract the player shall be paid the agreed salary plus
arrears for the passed three months.
9.2.
The salary shall be reviewed after three months as hereunder:
i. where the performance of the player does not meet the Club's expectations during
the period of three months as from the date of signing the contract.
ii. where the player has played less than 75% of the league matches in one season.
iii. where the performance of the player surpassed club's expectations and has been
part of the first team and played 85% of matches in the entire season.
9.3.
Salary shall be subject to Government Tax deductions as the law requires
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The player shall stay at the Club's camp where food is provided for the entire
season but under certain conditions one can be allowed to stay off-camp and the
club shall not be responsible for off-camp accommodation costs.”
9.4.
3.
Art. 14 of the Contract provided, quoted verbatim:
“ARTICLE 14
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
14.1. The player shall be allowed to leave for trial or permanent transfer if the club
taking him for trial or transfer has agreed with Coastal Union. The period of the trial
shall not exceed three weeks.
14.2. The player shall be paid a signing on fee of TZS 25,000,000 whereas TZS
10,000,000 shall be paid after the three months period and confirmed as a
permanent Coastal Union player that would be on or about January 2025. Second
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payment amounting to TZS 10,000,000 shall be paid on or about August 2025. The
final payment amounting to TZS 5,000,000 shall be paid on or before January 2026.
14.3. The Club shall pay all necessary permits that shall enable the player to work in
the country. Where agreement to keep the player would not be reached after the three
months period, the club could allow the player to join any team in Tanzania but a
75% of the permit costs shall be reimbursed to the club.
14.4. The player shall be responsible for his accommodation if he would not like to
stay in the camp.
14.6. After the end of 2024/2025 Tanzania League season, the Club shall decide on
the continuation of this contract if satisfied with the service of the player or end the
contract if not satisfied. There shall be no payment payable to the player upon this.
14.7. After the end of 2025/2026 Tanzania Premier League season which would be the
end of the player's contract, the management of the player must give first priority to
the club to discuss with the player on extending the contract if the club would like
continue with the services rendered by the players.
14.8 If the player wishes to terminate or sign for another club, the buy out clause of
the player shall be 400mil but this would not stop any negotiations thereof. The buy
out clause is different from the player’s signing on fee that would be offered by his
new Club.
14.9. The player shall be entitled to 28 days annual leave.”
4.
On 11 February 2025, the Player sent the Club a notice of default stating that he was
entitled to a monthly salary of TZS 3,000,000, but that he would be paid only TZS 1,000,000
for the first three months, with the balance for these months payable upon confirmation
of the Contract, as per art. 9.
5.
The Player also stated that he was entitled to a sign-on fee of TZS 25,000,000 of which TZS
10,000,000 was payable upon confirmation of his status as a permanent player or “around
January 2025”, as per art. 14.2 of the Contract.
6.
The Player claimed that the Club had outstanding remuneration amounting to TZS
18,000,000 broken down as follows:
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Signing-on fee: TZS 10,000,000;
October 2024 salary balance: TZS 2,000,000;
November 2024 salary balance: TZS 2,000,000;
December 2024 salary balance: TZS 2,000,000;
January 2025 salary balance: TZS 2,000,000; and
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USD 1,700 as reimbursement for flight tickets.
7.
The Player granted the Club 15 days to remedy its default.
8.
On 28 July 2025, the Player sent another notice of default to the Club, claiming
TZS 28,000,000 as outstanding remuneration plus USD 1,700 as reimbursement for flight
tickets broken down as follows:
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9.
Signing-on fee: TZS 10,000,000;
October 2024 salary balance: TZS 2,000,000;
November 2024 salary balance: TZS 2,000,000;
December 2024 salary balance: TZS 2,000,000;
January 2025 salary balance: TZS 2,000,000;
February 2025 salary balance: TZS 2,000,000;
March 2025 salary balance: TZS 2,000,000;
April 2025 salary balance: TZS 2,000,000;
May 2025 salary balance: TZS 2,000,000;
June 2025 salary balance: TZS 2,000,000; and
USD 1,700 as reimbursement for flight tickets.
The Player granted the Club 15 days to remedy its default.
10. On 14 August 2025, the Player sent a notice of termination to the Club.
11. On 8 September 2025, the Player signed a contract with the Yemeni club, Tadamun
Hadhramount valid until 30 April 2026, for a monthly salary of USD 5,000, with a total fixed
remuneration of USD 38,833.33.
12. On 31 December 2025, the Player departed Tadamun Hadhramount.
13. On 9 january 2026, the Player signed another contract with the Saudi Club, Hetten FC for a
monthly salary of USD 2,500 until 10 April 2026.
II. Proceedings before FIFA
14. On 1 October 2025, the Player filed the claim at hand before FIFA. A summary of the parties’
respective positions is detailed below.
a. Position of the Player
15. The Player alleged that under art. 9 of the Contract he was entitled to a monthly salary of
TZS 3,000,000, but that in the first three months of the Contract he would be paid TZS
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1,000,000 and that the balance would be paid to him retroactively once he would be
confirmed.
16. The Player also stated that he was entitled to a sign-on fee of TZS 25,000,000 payable as
follows:
- TZS 10,000,000 following the “confirmation period of 3 months” in January 2025;
- TZS 10,000,000 in August 2025; and
- TZS 5,000,000 before January 2026.
17. The Player stated that on 11 February 2025, through his legal representative, he sent a
notice of default to the Club, claiming TZS 18,000,000, for the salaries of October 2024,
November 2024, December 2024, January 2025 as outstanding remuneration plus
USD 1,700 as flight tickets reimbursement, and granting 15-days to the Club. The Player
stated that he did not receive an answer.
18. The Player added that on 28 July 2025, through his legal representative, he sent a notice of
default to the Club, claiming TZS 28,000,000, for the salaries of October 2024, November
2024, December 2024, January 2025, February 2025, March 2025, April 2025, May 2025 and
June 2025 as outstanding remuneration plus USD 1,700 as flight tickets reimbursement,
and granting 15-days to the Club. The Player stated that he did not receive an answer.
19. The Player confirmed that he terminated his Contract on 14 August 2025 for outstanding
remuneration.
20. The Player therefore made the following request for relief:
“Etant donné que le joueur n’a pas reçu le montants suivants :
·10 000 000 TZS prime de signature + 5% p.a à partir du 1er août 2024
·2 000 000 TZS Solde du salaire du mois d’octobre 2024- 5% p.a à partir du 1e
novembre 2024
·2 000 000 TZS Solde du salaire du mois de novembre 2024+ 5% p.a à partir du1"
décembre 2024
·2 000 000 TZS Solde du salaire du mois de décembre 2024+ 5% p.a à partir du 1e
janvier 2025
·2 000 000 TZS Solde du salaire du mois de janvier 2025+ 5% p.a à partir du 1e février
2025
·2 000 000 TZS Solde du salaire du mois de février 2025+ 5% p.a à partir du 1“mars
2025
·2 000 000 TZS Solde du salaire du mois de mars 2025+ 5% p.a à partir du 1e avril
2025
·2 000 000 TZS Solde du salaire du mois d’avril 2025+ 5% p.a à partir du 1e mai 2025
·2 000 000 TZS Solde du salaire du mois de mai 2025+ 5% p.a à partir du 1“juin 2025
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·2 000 000 TZS Solde du salaire du mois de juin 2025+ 5% p.a à partir du 1“ juillet
2025
·1700 USD billet d’avion pour joindre la Tanzanie de puis le Mali
B/Valeur résiduelle 54 000 000 TZS
La valeur résiduelle s’élève à 54 000 000 auxquels s’ajoutent 5% d’intérêts p.a. à
compter de la date de résiliation soit le 14 août 2025, représentant les paiements
suivants :
·3 000 000 TZS salaire du mois de juillet 2025
·3 000 000 TZS salaire du mois d’août 2025
·3 000 000 TZS salaire du mois de septembre 2025
·3 000 000 TZS salaire du mois d’octobre 2025
·3 000 000 TZS salaire du mois de novembre 2025
·3 000 000 TZS salaire du mois de décembre 2025
·3 000 000 TZS salaire du mois de janvier 2026
·3 000 000 TZS salaire du mois de février 2026
·3 000 000 TZS salaire du mois de mars 2026
·3 000 000 TZS salaire du mois d’avril 2026
·3 000 000 TZS salaire du mois de mai 2026
·3 000 000 TZS salaire du mois de juin 2026
·3 000 000 TZS salaire du mois de juillet 2026
·10 000 000 TZS prime de signature prévue en août 2025
·5 000 000 TZS prime de signature prévue en janvier 2026 “
Freely translated to English
"Given that the player has not received the following amounts:
·10,000,000 TZS signing bonus + 5% p.a from August 1, 2024
·2,000,000 TZS Salary balance for the month of October 2024 - 5% p.a from November
1, 2024
·2,000,000 TZS Salary balance for the month of November 2024 + 5% p.a from
December 1, 2024
·2,000,000 TZS Salary balance for the month of December 2024 + 5% p.a from January
1, 2025
·2,000,000 TZS Salary balance for the month of January 2025 + 5% p.a from February
1, 2025
·2,000,000 TZS Salary balance for the month of February 2025 + 5% p.a from March
1, 2025
·2,000,000 TZS Salary balance for the month of March 2025 + 5% p.a from April 1,
2025
·2,000,000 TZS Salary balance for the month of April 2025 + 5% p.a from May 1, 2025
·2 000 000 TZS Salary balance for the month of May 2025 + 5% p.a from 1 June 2025
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·TZS 2,000,000 Salary balance for the month of June 2025 + 5% p.a from July 1, 2025
·1700 USD flight ticket to reach Tanzania from Mali
B/Residual value TZS 54,000,000
The residual value amounts to 54,000,000 plus 5% interest p.a. from the date of
termination, i.e. August 14, 2025, representing the following payments:
·3,000,000 TZS salary for the month of July 2025
·3,000,000 TZS salary for the month of August 2025
·3,000,000 TZS salary for the month of September 2025
·3,000,000 TZS salary for the month of October 2025
·3,000,000 TZS salary for the month of November 2025
·3,000,000 TZS salary for the month of December 2025
·3,000,000 TZS salary for the month of January 2026
·3,000,000 TZS salary for the month of February 2026
·3,000,000 TZS salary for the month of March 2026
·3,000,000 TZS salary for the month of April 2026
·3,000,000 TZS salary for the month of May 2026
·3,000,000 TZS salary for the month of June 2026
·3,000,000 TZS salary for the month of July 2026
·10,000,000 TZS signing bonus expected in August 2025
·5,000,000 TZS signing bonus expected in January 2026”
b. Position of the Club
21. Despite having been provided the opportunity to do so, the Club had not answered.
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III. Considerations of the Dispute Resolution Chamber
a. Competence and applicable legal framework
22. First of all, the Single Judge of the Dispute Resolution Chamber (hereinafter: the Single Judge)
analysed whether he was competent to deal with the case at hand. In this respect, he took
note that the present matter was presented to FIFA on 11 October 2025 and submitted for
decision on 27 February 2026. Taking into account the wording of arts. 32 and 35 of the
January 2026 edition of the Procedural Rules Governing the Football Tribunal (hereinafter:
the Procedural Rules), the aforementioned edition of the Procedural Rules is applicable to
the matter at hand.
23. Furthermore, the Single Judge referred to art. 2 par. 1 of the Procedural Rules and observed
that in accordance with art. 23 par. 1 in combination with art. 22 par. 1 lit. b) of the
Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (hereinafter: the Regulations) (July 2025
edition), the Dispute Resolution Chamber is competent to deal with the matter at stake,
which concerns an employment-related dispute with an international dimension between
a Malian player and a Tanzanian club.
24. Subsequently, the Single Judge analysed which regulations should be applicable as to the
substance of the matter. In this respect, he confirmed that, in accordance with art. 29 of
the Regulations, the July 2025 edition of the Regulations is applicable to the matter at hand
as to the substance.
b. Burden of proof
25. The Single Judge recalled the basic principle of burden of proof, as stipulated in art. 13
par. 5 of the Procedural Rules, according to which a party claiming a right on the basis of
an alleged fact shall carry the respective burden of proof. Likewise, the Single Judge
stressed the wording of art. 13 par. 4 of the Procedural Rules, pursuant to which he may
consider evidence not filed by the parties, including, without limitation, the evidence
generated by or within the Transfer Matching System (TMS).
c. Merits of the dispute
26. Having established the competence and the applicable regulations, the Single Judge
entered into the merits of the dispute. In this respect, the Single Judge started by
acknowledging all the above-mentioned facts as well as the arguments and the
documentation on file. However, the Single Judge emphasised that in the following
considerations he will refer only to the facts, arguments, and documentary evidence, which
he considered pertinent for assessing the matter at hand.
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i. Main legal discussion and considerations
27. The Single Judge then moved to the substance of the matter and took note of the fact that
the dispute concerned a claim between a Malian player and a Tanzanian club for
compensation following a termination of the contract for outstanding remuneration.
28. Since the Club has failed to validly answer to this claim, the decision of the Single Judge was
based upon the documentation on file, that is, the argumentation and evidence filed by the
Player in line with arts. 14 par. 1 and 21, par. 1 of the Procedural Rules.
29. In this context, the Single Judge acknowledged that his task was to determine whether the
Player had just cause to terminate the Contract and ultimately assess the consequences
thereof.
30. In this regard, the Single Judge noted that, according to the Player, the Club failed to pay
him his full salaries for the months of October 2024 to June 2025, amounting to TZS
18,000,000, as well as part of the signing bonus amounting to TZS 10,000,000, for a total of
TZS 28,000,000 outstanding.
31. As per the Contract, the Single Judge noted that the Player was entitled to a monthly salary
of TZS 3,000,000, and that, for the first three months, he was going to be paid TZS 1,000,000
per month and would receive the balance (TZS 2,000,000 x 3 months) upon his
confirmation as a permanent player after the third month. The Single Judge also noted that
the Player claimed that the Club continued to pay him TZS 1,000,000 throughout June 2025.
32. The Single Judge pointed out that, as per the longstanding jurisprudence of the Football
Tribunal, once the Player alleged that the Club had failed to pay him his salaries, the burden
of proof shifts onto the Club to demonstrate that it had indeed paid the salaries as per its
contractual obligations. In the absence of an answer to the present claim, the Single Judge
considered that the Club had not met its burden of proof under art. 13 par. 5 of the
Procedural Rules.
33. The Single Judge therefore considered that the salaries were indeed outstanding in the
amount of TZS 31,000,000.
34. Therefore, as the Player sent a notice of default to the Club on 28 July 2025 granting it 15
days to remedy its default, and since at the time that the default notice was sent, more
than 2 monthly salaries were outstanding (5), the Single Judge decided that the Player had
met the requirements of art. 14bis of the Regulations and that he had just cause to
terminate his Contract when he did so on 14 August 2025.
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ii. Consequences
35. Having stated the above, the Single Judge turned his attention to the question of the
consequences of such unjustified breach of contract committed by the Respondent.
36. The Single Judge observed that the outstanding remuneration at the time of termination,
coupled with the specific requests for relief of the Player, amounted to TZS 31,000,000. As
a consequence, and in accordance with the general legal principle of pacta sunt servanda,
the Single Judge decided that the Respondent was liable to pay to the Claimant the
amounts which were outstanding under the contract at the moment of the termination,
i.e., TZS 31,000,000.
37. The Single Judge noted that since the termination of the Contract occurred on 14 August
2025, the salary of July 2025 should be included in the outstanding remuneration.
38. In the absence of a specific date in the payment schedule of art. 14 of the Contract, the
Single Judge considered that the second instalment of the sign-on fee of TZS 10,000,000,
that was due in August 2025, was payable no later than 31 August 2025, in that sense he
also decided to include it in the compensation.
39. In addition, taking into consideration the Claimant’s request as well as the constant practice
of the Football Tribunal in this regard, the Single Judge decided to award the Claimant
interest at the rate of 5% p.a. on the outstanding amounts that should accrue as follows:
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5% interest p.a. over the amount of TZS 2,000,000 as from 1 November 2024;
5% interest p.a. over the amount of TZS 2,000,000 as from 1 December 2024;
5% interest p.a. over the amount of TZS 2,000,000 as from 1 January 2025;
5% interest p.a. over the amount of TZS 12,000,000 as from 1 February 2025;
5% interest p.a. over the amount of TZS 2,000,000 as from 1 March 2025;
5% interest p.a. over the amount of TZS 2,000,000 as from 1 April 2025;
5% interest p.a. over the amount of TZS 2,000,000 as from 1 May 2025;
5% interest p.a. over the amount of TZS 2,000,000 as from 1 June 2025;
5% interest p.a. over the amount of TZS 2,000,000 as from 1 July 2025;
5% interest p.a. over the amount of TZS 3,000,000 as from 1 July 2025; and
5% interest p.a. over the amount of TZS 3,000,000 as from 1 August 2025.
40. The Single Judge also took notice that the Player claimed USD 1,700 as reimbursement for
flight tickets, however, the Single Judge considered that the Player did not have any
contractual entitlement to such a reimbursement nor as had he demonstrated having
incurred such an expense, thus he decided that the Player did not met his burden of proof
under art. 13 par. 5 of the Procedural Rules; therefore, the Single Judge rejected this part
of his claim.
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41. Having stated the above, the Single Judge turned to the calculation of the amount of
compensation payable by the Respondent in the case at stake. In doing so, the Single Judge
firstly recapitulated that, in accordance with art. 17 par. 1 of the Regulations, the amount
of compensation shall be calculated, in particular and unless otherwise provided for in the
contract at the basis of the dispute, taking into account the damage suffered, according to
the “positive interest” principle, having regard for the individual facts and circumstances of
each case, and with due consideration for the law of the country concerned.
42. In application of the relevant provision, the Single Judge held that he first of all had to clarify
as to whether the pertinent employment contract contained a provision by means of which
the parties had beforehand agreed upon an amount of compensation payable by the
contractual parties in the event of breach of contract. In this regard, the Single Judge
established that no such compensation clause was included in the employment contract at
the basis of the matter at stake.
43. As a consequence, the Single Judge determined that the amount of compensation payable
by the Club to the Player had to be assessed in application of the other parameters set out
in art. 17, par. 1 of the Regulations. In this respect, the Single Judge recalled that, as a
general rule, the compensation to be paid to a player by a club shall be equal to the residual
value of the contract that was prematurely terminated, unless this player signed a new
contract following the termination of his previous contract (cf., art. 17 par. 1 lit. i) of the
Regulations).
44. Bearing in mind the foregoing as well as the claim of the Claimant, the Single Judge
proceeded with the calculation of the monies payable to the Claimant under the terms of
the Contract from the date of its unilateral termination until its end date. Consequently,
the Single Judge concluded that the amount of TZS 51,000,000, which is equivalent to
USD 19,715.80 (i.e., 12 months of salary (August 2025 to July 2026) amounting to TZS
36,000,000, plus the last two instalments of the sign-on fee amounting to TZS 15,000,000)
serves as the basis for the determination of the amount of compensation for breach of
contract.
45. In continuation, the Single Judge verified as to whether the Claimant had signed an
employment contract with another club during the relevant period of time, by means of
which he would have been enabled to reduce his loss of income. According to the constant
practice of the Football Tribunal as well as art. 17 par. 1 lit. ii) of the Regulations, such
remuneration under a new employment contract shall be taken into account in the
calculation of the amount of compensation for breach of contract in connection with the
general obligation to mitigate his damages.
46. Indeed, the Player found employment with two clubs. First, the Single Judge noted that on
8 September 2025, the Player signed a Contract with the Yemeni club, Tadamun
Hadhramount valid until 30 April 2026, for a monthly salary of USD 5,000, with a total fixed
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remuneration of USD 38,833.33. The Single Judge also took notice that, on 31 December
2025, the Player departed Tadamun Hadhramount.
47. In accordance with the pertinent employment contract, the Player was entitled to USD
3,833.33 ((USD 5,000 divided by 30) times 23 days worked) for his salary of September 2025,
plus USD 15,000 for his salary of October to December 2025 (3 months times USD 5,000),
namely, to a total amount of USD 18,833.33.
48. Second, the Single Judge further noticed that on 9 January 2026, the Player signed another
contract with the Saudi Club, Hetten FC, under which he was entitled to a monthly salary
of USD 2,500 until 10 April 2026, thereby, under this contract, the Player´s total entitlement
was USD 7,688.17.
49. Consequently, the Single Judge established that the Player mitigated his damages fully as
USD 20,977.40 minus (USD 18,833.33 plus USD 7,688.17) equals minus USD 5,544.10, for
the period between 8 September 2025 and 10 April 2026.
50. Notwithstanding the above, the Single Judge also decided that the Player was still entitled
to compensation for the unmitigated period, i.e., the salaries of August 2025, 7 days of
September 2025, 20 days of April 2026, May 2026, June 2026, and July 2026, and the second
instalment of the sign-on fee, which amount to TZS 24,700,000, composed as follows:
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TZS 10,000,000 for the second instalment of the sign-on fee under art. 14 of the
Contract;
TZS 12,000,000 as follows (TZS 3,000,000 times 4 months) for August 2025, May, June
and July 2026;
TZS 700,000 as follows (TZS 3,000,000 divided by 30 days) times 7 days) for
September 2025; and
TZS 2,000,000 as follows (TZS 3,000,000 divided by 30 days) times 20 days) for April
2026.
51. Subsequently, the Single Judge referred to art. 17 par. 1 lit. ii) of the Regulations, according
to which a player is entitled to an amount corresponding to three monthly salaries as
additional compensation should the termination of the employment contract at stake be
due to overdue payables. In the case at hand, the Single Judge confirmed that the contract
termination took place due to said reason, i.e., overdue payables by the Respondent, and
therefore decided that the Claimant shall receive additional compensation.
52. In this respect, the Single Judge decided to award the amount of additional compensation
of TZS 9,000,000, i.e., three times the monthly remuneration of the player, as the sum of
total compensation, i.e., TZS 33,700,000 (TZS 24,700,000 plus TZS 9,000,000), was less than
the residual value of the Contract, i.e., TZS 51,000,000.
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53. Consequently, on account of all the above-mentioned considerations and the specificities
of the case at hand, the Single Judge decided that the Respondent must pay the amount of
TZS 33,700,000 to the Claimant, which was to be considered a reasonable and justified
amount of compensation for breach of contract in the present matter.
54. Lastly, taking into consideration the Claimant’s request as well as the constant practice of
the Football Tribunal in this regard, the Single Judge decided to award the Claimant interest
on said compensation at the rate of 5% p.a. as of 14 August 2025 until the date of effective
payment.
iii. Compliance with monetary decisions
55. Finally, taking into account the applicable Regulations, the Single Judge referred to art. 24
par. 1 and 2 of the Regulations, which stipulate that, with its decision, the pertinent FIFA
deciding body shall also rule on the consequences deriving from the failure of the
concerned party to pay the relevant amounts of outstanding remuneration and/or
compensation in due time.
56. In this regard, the Single Judge highlighted that, against clubs, the consequence of the
failure to pay the relevant amounts in due time shall consist of a ban from registering any
new players, either nationally or internationally, up until the due amounts are paid. The
overall maximum duration of the registration ban shall be of up to three entire and
consecutive registration periods.
57. Therefore, bearing in mind the above, the Single Judge decided that the Respondent must
pay the full amount due (including all applicable interest) to the Claimant within 45 days of
notification of the decision, failing which, at the request of the Claimant, a ban from
registering any new players, either nationally or internationally, for the maximum duration
of three entire and consecutive registration periods shall become immediately effective on
the Respondent in accordance with art. 24 par. 2, 4, and 7 of the Regulations.
58. The Respondent shall make full payment (including all applicable interest) to the bank
account provided by the Claimant in the Bank Account Registration Form, which is attached
to the present decision.
59. The Single Judge recalled that the above-mentioned ban will be lifted immediately and prior
to its complete serving upon payment of the due amounts, in accordance with art. 24 par.
8 of the Regulations.
d. Costs
60. The Single Judge referred to art. 25 par. 1 of the Procedural Rules, according to which
“Procedures are free of charge where at least one of the parties is a player, coach, football agent,
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or match agent”. Accordingly, the Single Judge decided that no procedural costs were to be
imposed on the parties.
61. Likewise, and for the sake of completeness, the Single Judge recalled the contents of art.
25 par. 8 of the Procedural Rules and decided that no procedural compensation shall be
awarded in these proceedings.
62. Lastly, the Single Judge concluded his deliberations by rejecting any other requests for
relief made by any of the parties.
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IV. Decision of the Dispute Resolution Chamber
1.
The claim of the Claimant, Amara Bagayoko, is partially accepted.
2.
The Respondent, Coastal Union SC, must pay to the Claimant the following amount(s):
- TZS 31,000,000 as outstanding remuneration plus 5% interest p.a. as follows:
- 5% interest p.a. over the amount of TZS 2,000,000 as from 1 November 2024 until the
date of effective payment;
- 5% interest p.a. over the amount of TZS 2,000,000 as from 1 December 2024 until the
date of effective payment;
- 5% interest p.a. over the amount of TZS 2,000,000 as from 1 January 2025 until the date
of effective payment;
- 5% interest p.a. over the amount of TZS 12,000,000 as from 1 February 2025 until the
date of effective payment;
- 5% interest p.a. over the amount of TZS 2,000,000 as from 1 March 2025 until the date
of effective payment;
- 5% interest p.a. over the amount of TZS 2,000,000 as from 1 April 2025 until the date
of effective payment;
- 5% interest p.a. over the amount of TZS 2,000,000 as from 1 May 2025 until the date of
effective payment;
- 5% interest p.a. over the amount of TZS 2,000,000 as from 1 June 2025 until the date of
effective payment;
- 5% interest p.a. over the amount of TZS 2,000,000 as from 1 July 2025 until the date of
effective payment; and
- 5% interest p.a. over the amount of TZS 3,000,000 as from 1 August 2025 until the date
of effective payment.
- TZS 33,700,00 as compensation for breach of contract plus 5% interest p.a. as from 14
August 2025 until the date of effective payment.
3.
Any further claims of the Claimant are rejected.
4.
Full payment (including all applicable interest) shall be made to the bank account indicated
in the enclosed Bank Account Registration Form.
5.
Pursuant to art. 24 of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, if full payment
(including all applicable interest) is not made within 45 days of notification of this decision,
the following consequences shall apply:
1. The Respondent shall be banned from registering any new players, either nationally or
internationally, up until the due amount is paid. The maximum duration of the ban shall
be of up to three entire and consecutive registration periods.
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2. The present matter shall be submitted, upon request, to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee
in the event that full payment (including all applicable interest) is still not made by the
end of the three entire and consecutive registration periods.
6.
The consequences shall only be enforced at the request of the Claimant in accordance
with art. 24 par. 7 and 8 and art. 25 of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players.
7.
This decision is rendered without costs.
For the Football Tribunal:
Emilio García Silvero
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
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the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) within 21 days of receipt of the notification of this
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