The world’s football governing body, FIFA, has directed Ghana Premier League club Accra Hearts of Oak to settle the unpaid wages of former coach Slavko Matic.

The Serbian took Hearts to FIFA following a breach of his contract, which was terminated.

Matic, who was not happy with how Hearts treated him, demanded compensation of 2 million dollars.

Meanwhile, in a press statement released by the Accra-based club on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, FIFA asked Hearts of Oak to pay an amount of $14,000 to Slavko Matic.

“Accra Hearts of Oak has received a ruling from FIFA regarding a case brought against it by its former coach, Slavko Matic.

“The ruling directed the club to pay USD  $14002 as an amount outstanding for remuneration (prorated), reimbursable and two months breach of contract (after the supporters forcibly prevented him from training).”

The statement added that: “All other claims by Matic were rejected by FIFA. We wish to state that the position of FIFA agrees with the club’s own position and thus the club had already proceeded to pay Mr. Matic weeks ago the amount (less loans he took which he did not mention to FIFA).

“We have referred the matter to our lawyers and will update the public on any further developments.”

Sompaonline.com/Nana Yaw Boamah