FKF suspends 2017 KPL league until further notice

Mwendwa says FKF have opened disciplinary action against KPL CEO, Jack Oguda, Chairman James Musyoki, Vice -Chairman Ambrose Rachier and Mathare United chairman Bob Munro.PHOTO/FILE

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 7 – The tussle between Kenyan Premier League (KPL) and Football Kenya Federation is nowhere to end soon after the federation suspended the 2017 Premier League until further notice.

This is after KPL on Monday went against FKF’s orders to release fixtures for the 2017 season for only 16 teams including  Sofapaka and Muhoroni Youth who were relegated last week for failing to meet club licensing requirements.

Speaking on Tuesday, FKF boss Nick Mwendwa said they have invited the Joint Executive Committee on Wednesday at the Sports Dispute Tribunal with the John Ohaga led team moderating the meeting for the final time.

Mwendwa said that FKF has immediately moved to open disciplinary proceedings against KPL CEO Jack Oguda, Chairman James Musyoki, Vice-Chairman Ambrose Rachier and Mathare United boss Bob Munro.

“FKF disciplinary committee will follow process and summon individuals to be heard and they will pass ruling. The three have brought the game into disrepute. We take serious exceptions as a federation in what KPL said in their statement as well as Rachier’s letter going against clear directives,” Mwendwa declared.

“It’s a few of the chairmen who have been doing this for 14 years. We can’t keep extending these wars.”

Mwendwa insisted that the league will feature 18 teams after promoting Nzoia United, Kariobangi Sharks, Nakumatt FC, Zoo Kericho, KCB and Vihiga United.

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