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Rayon Sports have received a major boost ahead of the 2026\/27 season after FIFA officially lifted the club’s transfer ban.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The world football governing body informed the Rwandan giants that they are now free to register new players after resolving their dispute with former player Drissa Kouyatte. The ban had prevented Rayon Sports from signing and registering players for three consecutive transfer windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lifting of the sanction comes at a crucial time as Rayon Sports continue strengthening their squad in preparation for the upcoming Rwanda Premier League season, the CECAFA Kagame Cup, and other domestic competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With the restriction now removed, the club can officially complete the registration of its new signings and continue pursuing additional transfer targets during the current transfer window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The development is a significant relief for the club’s management, technical staff, and supporters, who had been concerned that the FIFA sanction could disrupt the team’s preparations for the new campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rayon Sports are expected to accelerate their recruitment process as they aim to build a competitive squad capable of challenging for major trophies in the 2026\/27 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The club is expected to issue an official statement regarding the lifting of the ban and provide further details on its transfer plans in the coming days.

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