The ABFF Control and Disciplinary Board has issued a formal ruling that affects two clubs, Shakhtar and Energetik-BGU, revoking their 2022 season awards. This decision, confirmed on the official ABFF platform, marks a notable moment in Belarusian football governance and signals a broader stance against misconduct within the league.
Shakhtar is reported to have faced punishment including the removal of championship medals due to alleged match fixing and improper financial incentives offered to top-tier teams. In the Belarusian Premier League for the 2023 season, the club reportedly lost 30 points, followed by a 20-point deduction in the 2024 campaign, alongside the forfeiture of awards earned in 2022. These adjustments pertain to the top division and are part of the ABFF’s broader effort to restore integrity in national competition.
Additional penalties were imposed on FC RCOR BGU and FC Belshina as part of the disciplinary process. The consequence of these measures is reflected in the final standings that determined BATE as champion, with Dinamo Minsk earning silver and Isloch securing bronze for the season in question.
As the current season has progressed through seven rounds, Dynamo Minsk is leading with an 18-point tally, while BATE remains the nearest challenger, four points behind. The evolving results demonstrate how disciplinary actions from prior seasons can influence current league dynamics and title opportunities.
Earlier reports cited a lifetime disqualification involving four players linked to match-fixing cases connected to clubs Salyut (Belgorod) and SKA-Khabarovsk-2, illustrating that football integrity issues have resonated across multiple leagues and prompted strong responses from authorities.
Geographically, the Belarusian league remains under close scrutiny as the ABFF continues to enforce rules intended to maintain fair play. The outcome of these rulings underscores the league’s ongoing commitment to clean competition and the educational precedent set for teams and players seeking long-term success within the sport.