It is a reprieve for Kenya Premier League (KPL) champions after Cecafa lifted the two year suspension following the ‘acts of indiscipline’ during Cecafa Kagame Cup play offs.
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According to Daily Nation, Cecafa Secretary General Nicholas Musonye the suspension has been lifted aftger the team refused to received the bronze awards after beating Jeshi La Kujenga Uchumi (JKU) 2-0.
Said Musonye: “I have already wired the prize money to the club and wish the team all the best especially in the continental assignments because they will be flying the Cecafa flag. Those players are my children and I have forgiven them.”
In regards to the two-year ban, Musonye added: “The Cecafa hierarchy will meet and discuss the way forward. I will plead for them to be pardoned.”
Musonye’s sentiments came hours after Gor Mahia team manager Jolawi Abondo issued a public apology over the team’s conduct at the annual tournament, while blaming the sabotage on ‘satanic powers’.
“On behalf of the Gor Mahia technical bench and the playing unit, I wish to unreservedly apologise to Cecafa and FKF. Our actions were not aimed at demeaning the competition.”
Azam FC retained the title by defeating Simba 2-1 and unlike Gor Mahia, took to the podium to receive their $30,000 (Sh3 million) prize money and a glittering trophy.
The losing finalists took home $20,000 (Sh2 million).
Source: Daily Nation