The management of Rivers United have confirmed FIFA’s notification over their transfer ban for the three windows regarding issues about one of their former players, Samuel Akurugu.

The world football governing body impose the sanction on the NPFL club on Thursday noting some irregularities on the transfer of Akurugu.

Meanwhile, the Port Harcourt based club side has disclosed their readiness to engage FIFA on how to solve the matter amicably.

In a release issued by the club’s media officer, Sammy Wejinya, its said working with FIFA seem the best way to arrive at convenient conclusion on the matter.

“Our attention has been drawn to reports circulating in some sections of the media that Rivers United FC has been hit with a transfer ban for three windows by FIFA owing to some issues surrounding one of our former players, Samuel Akurugu.

“We are in possession of the said letter from FIFA and every effort is being made to resolve all issues surrounding the development and we are very hopeful that we will come to an amicable settlement. 

“We are in touch with the player and all signs point to a quick concurrence in a couple of days as regards settling some pending entitlements.

“Fortunately, Point 8 of the relevant decision of FIFA established that the “aforementioned ban will be lifted immediately and prior to its complete serving, once the due amount, plus interest is paid.”

“The management of Rivers United FC is exploring all avenues to bring the matter to a full and final agreement that would be of mutual benefit.   

“We are confident that working with FIFA, this matter will be dealt with and that lessons have been learned going forward.

“We assure our teeming fans to remain calm, as we are certain that this situation will be sorted out quickly and the club cleared to register new players before the next transfer window open.

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