On February 10, 2026, during a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU), a decision was made to allow forward Mirbek Akhmataliyev to return to professional football ahead of schedule, lifting his five-year ban.
Let’s revisit the events of August 2024 that led to such a serious decision. During a training session of the "Muras United" team in Bishkek, a fight broke out among players, resulting in Akhmataliyev inflicting a severe jaw injury on his teammate. As a result of this incident, the club immediately terminated the player's contract, and the football federation imposed a harsh penalty—a five-year ban.
However, after a year and a half, football officials decided to reassess the situation and give the player a second chance. Now, Mirbek Akhmataliyev has the opportunity to sign contracts with any teams and participate in tournaments organized by the KFU.
Known among fans as one of the leading scorers in the Kyrgyz championship, Akhmataliyev will now have to demonstrate whether he can regain his former form after a long break. It raises the intriguing question of which club will dare to sign the former leader of "Muras United" and whether he will be ready to showcase his best skills on the field once again.
