Former National Super League (NSL) club Mwatate United has sued Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and Dimba Patriots for failing to comply with a Sports Dispute Tribunal (SDT) order directing the team’s reinstatement into the second-tier league.Mwatate and Dimba have been embroiled in legal battles since last year, stemming from Dimba’s alleged illegal acquisition of Mwatate’s slot.##NAJAVA_MECA_8063062##In September, FKF officially sanctioned the merger between Dimba, a fourth-tier club, and Mwatate, with the former taking up the latter’s slot in the second tier.However, in February, the SDT nullified the merger due to irregularities and instructed FKF to reinstate Mwatate in league matches.The Tribunal also granted Mwatate officials access to register players on Dimba’s behalf in the United portal.Forgotten Gor Mahia goalkeeper Gad Mathews resumes training, eyes playing time against SealFollowing the ruling, FKF suspended all league matches involving Dimba but later reinstated them upon receiving purported minutes from Mwatate members, indicating an internal resolution of the matter.However, Mwatate, led by chairman Suleiman Mwabindo, disputed the authenticity of the said minutes, urging FKF to honor the tribunal’s reinstatement order.Mwatate moved to the Wundanyi High Court seeking to compel FKF to enforce the tribunal’s directives, including reinstatement into the league, return of the FIFA Connect portal, and a declaration that the sale of Mwatate to Dimba without community consent violates FKF rules. They also demand a refund of Ksh. 100,000.Former Ulinzi Stars defender yearning for return to competitive football after year in coldFurthermore, Mwatate wants the court to invalidate the minutes presented to FKF on February 17, which appointed Dickson Arudo as the club’s chairman, citing irregularities.The case was heard on Monday(today), and a ruling date is expected to be communicated to the parties involved later.Mwatate wants the high court compel FKF to get them on the second tier and hand them access to the portal. The case is set for mention on Monday more#FootballKE— Brian Odhiambo (@Odhiambo_Brian1) April 28, 2024
