Freetown, July 29, 2025 — Sierra Leonean striker Musa Noah Kamara, popularly known as Musa Tombo, finds his future in limbo just weeks after signing a three-year deal with Tunisian giants Club Sportif Sfaxien.
Despite finalizing personal terms, Kamara remains unregistered due to a FIFA-imposed transfer ban on the club.
The ban stems from unresolved financial disputes, including unpaid dues to Guinean side Hafia FC, as well as a protracted legal battle involving Algerian player Mouhoub Nait Merabet.
The FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber and the Court of Arbitration for Sport had ruled in Merabet’s favor after Sfaxien was found guilty of contract breaches — including failure to pay wages and withholding the player’s passport.
Although the club has made efforts to resolve the matter, including partial payments to settle separate disputes with Horoya AC of Guinea, FIFA officially included CS Sfaxien on its banned list on June 30, 2025. Reports on July 22 suggested that the ban could be lifted “in the coming days,” but no confirmation has since been issued.
As a result, Kamara and several other newly signed or returning players cannot be officially registered or participate in competitive matches until the sanction is lifted. The list of affected players includes foreign signings and Tunisian talents returning from loan.
The Tunisian Football Federation has tentatively set the 2025–2026 season kickoff for mid-August, leaving CS Sfaxien with little time to resolve its legal troubles if Kamara is to debut on schedule.
Kamara’s move to Sfaxien was seen as a major step forward in his career, but the uncertainty now surrounding his eligibility poses a serious setback for both the player and the club.
Fans and analysts are now waiting to see whether Sfaxien can meet FIFA’s conditions in time — or risk missing out on deploying one of Sierra Leone’s most talented forwards when the new season begins.
