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Highlanders Football Club has avoided a transfer ban, thanks to businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who intervened to settle a debt owed to former coach Baltemar Brito and his assistant, Antonio Joao Torres.

The club faced the potential sanction by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee after failing to clear a debt of $26,500.

Chivayo stepped in to help cover the amount, and the payment has now been made, as confirmed by the club’s statement.

In a post, Highlanders expressed their gratitude: “Highlanders Football Club would like to extend its sincerest thanks to Mr. Wicknell Chivayo for his generous gesture in fully settling the outstanding debts of our two coaches, as promised.

“Sir Wicknell has been a long-time supporter of ithimu yezwe lonke, offering tangible help to the club since 2017.

“As we approach our 100-year anniversary, Bosso can count on his ongoing support for this great institution. We once again convey our heartfelt appreciation.”