This archive report was first published on 29 November 2019.
Published on November 29, 2019, the Kenyan Premier League is facing an uncertain future. The league has been plagued by financial struggles, with several teams, including AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia, staring at relegation.
Just a week ago, Sony Sugar, the 2006 league winners, were relegated from the top flight for failing to honour three league matches. The situation at the two oldest clubs in the country, AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia, is not any better as both are facing the same fate.
The financial constraints of the two rivals are well-documented, but they have been performing well on the pitch. Gor Mahia is currently sitting at the top of the table standings with 24 points, eight points ahead of ninth-placed AFC Leopards.
AFC Leopards chairman Dan Shikanda has admitted that the club could fail to honour tomorrow's away match against Nzoia Sugar in Mumias due to unpaid salaries and rent arrears. 'There is nothing to hide anymore. Things are not rosy at all, but we are working around the clock to turn them around. We urgently need Sh20 million to sort out our salary arrears and rent arrears for three houses,' Shikanda told Standard Sports.
Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier weighed into the matter, saying, 'It is a tough situation but we've talked to the players as we continue engaging different sponsors.'
