This archive report was first published on 23 May 2020.
Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia are facing a severe financial crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left their players without pay for several months.
Coach Steven Polack has come under fire from the players, who accuse him of not fighting for their salaries. However, Polack has denied the allegations, stating that he is not responsible for paying the players.
Polack said that he has been working closely with the club's management to find solutions to the financial crisis, but the situation remains challenging.
“Those who are saying I am not concerned are dishonest. I have been on the management’s neck fighting for my players. Everyone is going through tough times and patience and endurance is key for us this time,” Polack said in a statement.
Polack also pointed out that the club's management has been making efforts to cushion the players during this difficult period, albeit in small amounts.
“People are living in hard times with rent arrears and in our situation things are even tougher because of lack of sponsorship. My silence on my players suffering doesn’t mean I don’t fight for them. I have been up and down running and whenever something comes up they are paid, however small it is,” the coach added.
