Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia are yet to hand left-back Levin Odhiambo his debut for fear of running into trouble with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and ultimately, losing part of the accumulated points.Gor landed Odhiambo’s signature last month free of charge as the defender had run out of contract with twelve-time league champions Tusker.Unfortunately, the move happened outside the transfer window, raising fears of potential repercussions should Gor Mahia field the player in the remaining seven rounds of the season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8072956##Coach Johnathan McKinstry revealed that FKF licensed Odhiambo to feature for the club, after putting pen to paper, but the legal minds at K’Ogalo led by club chairman Ambrose Rachier have a different interpretation of the law governing transfers outside the window.The league-winning tactician further detailed how FKF followed up the player license with explanations and statutes that allow players registered outside the window to feature in competitive matches.Gor Mahia duo likely to depart clubHowever, with Gor inching closer to their 21st league title and lack of clarity in Odhiambo’s case, McKinstry says it is better safe than sorry as the outfit can’t afford to be docked points.“Levin is ready to play. Unfortunately, we haven’t been given authorization we find acceptable from the federation. We have been issued with his card, and have asked the federation in writing for confirmation. Basically upon what rule has been used to allow him to be registered? He registered outside the transfer window and we want to be super careful. The rule the federation has provided and remember we have legal minds in our opinion doesn’t match with Levin’s specific circumstances. Therefore we will not risk the work of 27 matches because our worry is that they will deduct points if plays. We are not rock-solid satisfied with FKF’s answers to our queries,” explained the North Irishman in an interview with Ligi Talk.FKFPL title thirst pushes Kapen out of City Stars as several giants scramble for his signatureMcKinstry says Odhiambo will have to contend with training and playing friendly matches until the club is convinced that he can be deployed without attracting sanctions of any nature.Efforts to reach FKF for a comment on the same were futile.
