Mazembe: a Ghanaian, recruited in January, would have complained to FIFA for non-payment of bonus
TP Mazembe, a famous football club in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is currently at the heart of a case concerning the non-payment of a bonus to one of its players. According to Ghanaian media Ghanaweb, defender Ismaïl Abdul Ganiyu has filed a complaint with FIFA against the club for non-payment of a signing bonus.
The information comes from a Ghanaian journalist, Micky Junior, who claims that Ganiyu is demanding payment of his dues promised when he was recruited in February. For the moment, no official confirmation has been given by TP Mazembe, and the player is still listed on the club’s website as part of the season’s squad.
Ismail Abdul Ganiyu, 26, joined TP Mazembe from Tabala SC in Iraq as a free agent. He signed a two-and-a-half-year contract, with an optional year. However, according to the charges, the club failed to pay the agreed signing bonus.
This case highlights the financial difficulties that some African football clubs are facing. Non-payment of bonuses is a recurring problem in the world of football, and many players often find themselves in similar situations.
The complaint filed by Ismaïl Abdul Ganiyu before FIFA could trigger an investigation and potentially lead to sanctions for TP Mazembe if the accusations are proven. It is important that players are paid fairly and equitably, and that clubs respect their contractual commitments.
Case to follow therefore, to find out how TP Mazembe will deal with this complaint and if measures will be taken to resolve the dispute with Ismaïl Abdul Ganiyu. In any case, this case underlines the importance of transparency and respect for contractual commitments in the world of football