FIFA has officially lifted a ban preventing AS Vita Club from registering new players, after the Congolese side reached a settlement with a creditor.
In a letter dated 28 April 2026, FIFA confirmed that disciplinary proceedings against the Kinshasa-based club had been closed. The decision follows an agreement between AS Vita Club and Sid Ahmed Ablla, which effectively resolves the dispute at the centre of the case.
Under FIFA regulations, the conclusion of such an agreement automatically results in the termination of disciplinary measures. As a result, the sanction imposed on the club has now been permanently lifted.
The ban had previously stopped AS Vita Club from signing new players, limiting its ability to strengthen its squad. With the restriction now removed, the club regains full access to the transfer market and can once again register new signings.
FIFA’s confirmation brings clarity to a situation that had affected the club’s operations. The governing body stated that the settlement between the two parties brought the matter to a close, eliminating the need for further disciplinary action.
The decision also carries implications at a national level. FIFA has formally requested that the Congolese Football Association immediately lift any corresponding sanctions that had been enforced domestically. This step is intended to ensure that the club can fully resume its activities without administrative obstacles.
For AS Vita Club, the development represents a significant turning point. The club can now refocus on its sporting objectives without the limitations imposed by the transfer ban. The ability to recruit players is expected to play a key role as the team looks ahead to the remainder of the season.
The club had publicly acknowledged the lifting of the ban, stating:
“📢 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭FIFA – AS Vita | Sid’Ahmed➡️ Ban on registering new signings lifted.✅ VClub authorized to register new players#FIFA #ASVita #SidAhmed #Sanction#𝚅𝙴𝙰𝚗𝚊𝙼𝙾𝚃𝙴𝙼𝙰 🫶🏿🟢⚫”
The resolution of the dispute not only restores the club’s operational capacity but also signals a broader effort to comply with financial and regulatory obligations within the sport.
With the case now closed, AS Vita Club is expected to move forward without further interference from FIFA’s disciplinary mechanisms, allowing it to concentrate on its competitive ambitions both domestically and beyond.
