The illegal trading of slots and relocation of teams in Kenyan football has continued with three National Super League (NSL) clubs now under new names, new management, and location.The vice contravenes Rule 8.1.8. Of Kenyan football on Club Licensing, Name and Ownership which reads in part: ‘It must be noted that a club’s entitlement to participate in a league will depend principally on sporting Merit’.##NAJAVA_MECA_6767700##FKF Division One side, Gogo Boys, who earned a place in the third tier under similar circumstances last year now have a second-tier slot. They have acquired a slot from Muhoroni Youth FC with the latter taking Wazito FC’s slot in the top tier after buying the club from Swedish tycoon Ricardo Badoer. Muhoroni, who played in the third tier during the 2020/21 season bought their second tier slot from Western Stima last year and have now passed it to Gogo.“We will be playing in the National Super League. We have reached an agreement with Muhoroi Youth and we have acquired their slot, everything is complete,” a source disclosed.Former moneybags Dandora Love have also been acquired by a new owner and the club has been renamed Kajiado Football Club. It has since relocated from Jericho, Nairobi to Kajiado. It however remains to be seen in what league the team will feature next season as they were relegated last season after pulling out of the National Super League (NSL).Kajiado Football club formerly Dandora love Fc are having trials as from 31st October to 4th November,at Ildamat Stadium. Kajiado Football club are playing in National Super League#Nsl pic.twitter.com/be7SW7Mj2s— owsports (@owsportsINC) October 28, 2022 The third club that is now under new ownership is Vihiga United. Previously owned by the County government, the club has struggled financially in the last few seasons and has opted out of the league. Its slot has been taken by neighbours Luanda Villa who before acquiring the slot have been featuring in the FKF Division One League and narrowly missed out on promotion last season. Stars Abroad: Mixed results for Kenyan trioIt remains to be seen whether the acquisitions will be ratified as they clearly contravene the laws governing the game in the country. If rule 8.1.7. that reads: ‘In the event of a club being sold or relocating, it will be relegated to its current county or FKF Branch League’, then the clubs may not get their wishes of featuring in their desired leagues.Also read: American investors ready to pump Ksh 236 Million into KPL The illegal trading, renaming and relocation of football clubs in Kenya
