The sanction, imposed by world football’s governing body, means the Eastern Cape side will be unable to register any new signings during the next three transfer windows.
The ban represents a significant setback for the Chilli Boys as they look to strengthen their squad in the Betway Premiership. Clubs hit with registration restrictions are limited to their existing registered players and cannot add reinforcements until the ban expires.
No further details regarding the reasons behind the sanction have been publicly confirmed at this stage. FIFA typically imposes such bans for breaches related to outstanding payments to players, coaches or other clubs, or for non-compliance with previous rulings.
Chippa United will now have to navigate the remainder of the current season and the following transfer windows with their current squad, placing greater emphasis on youth development and internal solutions.
The club is expected to seek clarity on the exact terms and duration of the ban as they assess their options moving forward.