Erick Kambale: FIFA orders Al-Merreikh to pay Express millions for striker's transfer

Kambale with a Man of the Match Award with Vipers|VIPERS SC IMAGE

Erick Kambale: FIFA orders Al-Merreikh to pay Express millions for striker's transfer

Allan Damba • 08:52 - 29.11.2023

Meanwhile, having been released by Al-Merreikh midway through this year, Kambale has since joined Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC.

World football governing body FIFA has instructed Sudanese heavyweight Al-Merreikh to cough millions to Uganda Premier League side Express FC for the transfer of Erick Kenzo Kambale.

Al-Merreikh signed Kambale from Express in August 2022 on a two-year employment contract and were reportedly set to pay to the tune of USD 45,000 (170 million shillings).

Erick Kambale in gym with Vipers|VIPERS SC IMAGE

However, per multiple reports, the side only paid USD 20,000 (75 million shillings) on August 20 and agreed to pay the other sums eight days later.

It's over a year since the contract was signed and Al-Merreikh is yet to clear the arrears.

FIFA has subsequently directed them to pay Express USD 20,000 plus an additional USD 5,000 as legal fees to total up to USD 25,000 (94 million shillings).

Kambale in training with Vipers|VIPERS SC IMAGE

FIFA has further given the club a 45-day ultimatum to clear the debt lest they face a transfer embargo.

Meanwhile, having been released by Al-Merreikh midway through this year, Kambale has since joined Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC.

He has already featured in five league games and scored once against URA FC last Thursday at the St. Marys Stadium, Kitende.