Kenya’s football remains suspended until further notice due to coronavirus pandemic rocking the world.
This follows the government suspension of any gatherings while the ministry of sports closed down all sporting facilities as a means of combating the spread of the virus.
The Kenya Premier CEO Jack Oguda said the top-flight football is suspended
“We had a brief talk on Friday last week with some members of the Governing Council and we decided we will not have a formal meeting, virtual or in the office until we get more directives from the government. As at that, the league remains suspended indefinitely until we get a way forward,” KPL CEO Jack Oguda.
The league had been scheduled to conclude on May 23, but with three match weeks now lost, the same is expected to be stretched.
Practically, the league managers are now open to an extension of up to August, but, Oguda says they remain committed to finishing the season.
Gor Mahia are leading the standings with 54 points, seven ahead of second placed Kakamega Homeboyz while on the opposite end of the table, Sony Sugar are already relegated and there will only be one team following them down.
Twenty-three rounds of matches have already been played and there are nine remaining.
Two-time back-to-back champions Gor just need seven wins to mathematically confirm their status as record 19th title.
With training grounds closed down, teams have now resorted to asking their players to train from home as they maintain fitness with hope that the world will resume normal programming soon.
Source: Capital Sports