FIFA instructs Hearts to pay Lawali $11,000

The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has instructed Hearts of Oak to pay Nigerien international Mamali Lawali $11,000 for breach of contract.

This follows the decision of the management of the player to drag Hearts to FIFA over delayed payment of signing-on fee, which was due in March 2021.

Information gathered by the GNA Sports indicates that, the actual amount was $10,000, with the $1,000 representing an interest on the figure.

Mr. Kwame Opare Addo Public Relations Manager of Hearts confirmed that the club had received the directive from FIFA.

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He said the club was making arrangements to pay the player by the close of work on Friday, April 16.

The Nigerien had been nursing a knee injury he sustained during the first round of the league.