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OFFICIAL: Young Africans punished by FIFA

Young Africans' rough week has continued after they were hit with a ban by FIFA on Friday.

The Tanzanian outfit missed out on a spot in the CAF Champions League semi-finals after losing to Mamelodi Sundowns on penalties.

Read: Young Africans lodge official complaint after CAF CL exit

Yanga lodged an official complaint with CAF after they felt Stephane Aziz Ki's goal should have been awarded in the second half.

The club have now been dealt a big blow ahead of next season as they haven banned from signing players after breaking FIFA regulations, as per a statement from the Tanzanian Football Federation.

Statement:

The Young Africans club in the NBC Premier League has been banned from registering for violating the rules of International Football Federation (FIFA).

The decision has been made by FIFA after the club violated Annex 3 of the Regulation on the Transfer of Players (RSTP) of the Federation.

Among other issues, Young Africans did not enter the transfer payment confirmation of the player concerned in the Registration System (TMS), despite being reminded to do so.

The club has been required to implement the statutory requirements, and submit information to the Secretariat

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee where the matter has been referred for further action.

Due to FIFA's decision, the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) has also banned the club from registering local players.

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