FKF to spend KSh36m to have KPL accommodate extra sides

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) will fork out KSh36m in order to make happen their wish to have an expanded Kenyan Premier League, a joint sub committee formed by the two parties resolved on Saturday.

The development puts to bed the enduring 16 versus 18-team tussle between FKF and KPL with the agreement set to be officially presented to the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) on Tuesday.

According to FKF Communications and PR Manager Barry Otieno, the sub committee – consisting of Mwendwa, Jack Oguda (KPL CEO), Robert Muthomi (FKF CEO), Bob Munro (KPL founder and Mathare United chairman), Chris Amimo (Executive Committee Member) and finance teams from both sides – agreed the federation will be required to wire the funds should the three KPL clubs relegated for failing to meet licensing requirements in conformity with CAF and FIFA regulations.

The three – Muhoroni Youth, Thika United and Sofapaka – were allowed 14 days to appeal the decision while National Super League (NSL) sides Zoo Kericho FC were promoted to join champions Nzoia United and runners-up Kariobangi Sharks in top flight starting next season.

However, should their appeals turn unsuccessful, three teams will be promoted to the top division each year with two being dropped until the final 18 team-team league is achieved.