John Walubuka has terminated his contract with Tanzanian top-tier side Fountain Gate, barely three months after signing with them.Walubuka told Mozzart Sport that the club failed to resolve issues with FIFA, the world football governing body, which delayed his clearance.Before the 2024/2025 season, Fountain Gate announced a complete overhaul of their coaching staff and playing unit.##NAJAVA_MECA_8457019##They recruited players from across the continent but could not unveil them due to a FIFA-imposed transfer ban, resulting from unpaid dues to former players.Walubuka was one of five foreign players the team could not register, leading to a mutual agreement to part ways.He explained, “I joined Fountain Gate on a two-year deal, but the team was struggling with debts, so FIFA had imposed a transfer ban. I was assured the club was addressing the issue and that the ban would soon be lifted. But months later, nothing has changed, so I’m returning home as a free agent.”Bradford City coach explains recent absence of Harambee Stars defenderThe former Sofapaka striker joined Fountain Gate from Bidco United during the off-season transfer window.He had made the leap from second-tier side Naivas, where he scored five goals in the 2022/2023 campaign, and was hoping a move to Tanzania would help reignite his career.After ten games in the league with no resolution from FIFA, Walubuka, also known as Kelwish among his supporters, added, “I realized I was wasting a lot of time without playing, so we agreed I should return home to find another club. If they resolve the issue with FIFA in January, I might go back.”Demystifying A Mosquito FC: The club at Gor Mahia’s crosshairsAs he heads home, Walubuka hopes to quickly secure a club to maintain his form.Before moving to Tanzania, he was reportedly targeted by giants AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia.
