Gor Mahia is set to receive Ksh5 million from the government to help pay money owed to former players and coaches who have seen the club get sanctioned by the World Football governing body FIFA.
K’Ogalo were kicked out of the CAF Champions League after their club license was revoked due to their inability to pay money owed to former players Adama Keita, Jules Ulimwengu, and Sando Yangayay on time. The situations have left the Gor Mahia in difficult positions and the government has now come to its rescue.
The money will however not go directly to the club’s account but will be channeled to the FIFA account as stated by Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba
“This especial parachute fund of Ksh5 million each will go to Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards to settle their debts but we will not give you this money, we will send it to FIFA directly,” Ababu Namwamba – CS Sports
CAF conducted the Champions League draw on Tuesday but Kenyan champions Gor Mahia were not part of the teams, having seen their club license revoked under Article 16 8(b) of the CAF Club licensing regulations for “violating its obligation” in paying former players on time and Namwamba is unhappy that the club did not seek his intervention.
The government also rewarded Gor Mahia Ksh5 million for winning the FKF Premier League.