The 2020-21 season got underway two weeks ago and already teams that signed the broadcast deal have received Ksh2million from sponsors StarTimes and BetKing.
The federation has moved to suspend the two ‘rebel’ clubs after they refused to endorse the broadcast deal with StarTimes.
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has suspended Mathare United and Zoo FC from taking part in the FKF Premier League.
However, the two ‘rebel’ clubs have been given 48 hours to salvage their stay in the top-flight if they move to sign the broadcast deal between FKF and StarTimes.
A meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) members held at the federation’s offices, has also given Ulinzi Stars until Monday, December 14, 2020, at 5 pm, to return papers showing they have endorsed the deal, or else they will be expelled alongside the two clubs.
“We have suspended Mathare United and Zoo FC because they have refused to sign the StarTimes deal and for now they will not be part of the fixtures,” FKF President Nick Mwendwa said after the meeting.
“It is unfortunate we have been forced to take such a stand but we don’t have any other option because we must play football and cannot be held at ransom by three clubs who feel they know more than other clubs.”
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