The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has released a statement confirming Dimba Patriots’ relegation from the National Super League (NSL) following a court ruling.This comes after Mwatate United won an appeal at the Sports Dispute Tribunal (SDT) challenging the previous merger between the club and the then-fourth-tier side Dimba Patriots. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8435794##FKF has now confirmed the relegation of Dimba Patriots and the nullifications of their results this season with Mwatate United taking their slot. “FKF is in receipt of a ruling of case SDTSC No. E045 OF 2023, that in sum, confirms the loss of Dimba Patriot’ status in Kenya’s second-tier league, the FKF National Super League (NSL).Zico blames part of Gor Mahia’s struggles against KCB on unplayable Dandora StadiumDimba Patriots slot will now be taken up by Mwatate United who made a successful appeal in the case.By interpretation, the ruling calls for a nullity and, consequently, all Dimba Patriots results thus far will be expunged from the league standings.##NAJAVA_MECA_8445527##Kindly take note of the foregoing development as you continue to chase for promotion to the top tier at the end of the current season,” read the full statement. In a separate statement, FKF revealed that the NSL fixtures will be updates to include Mwatate United with a special transfer window opened only to the club to sign 30 players. “We hereby formally communicate the reinstatement of Mwatate United FC to the FKF National Super League (NSL). In place of Dimba Patriots FC, following the ruling of case SDTSC No. E045 OF 2023.AFC Leopards fans hand entire coaching staff one game to save jobsGiven the foregoing, the FKF leagues and competitions department will readjust NSL fixtures to accommodate Mwatate United FC immediately.Notwithstanding, a special window will be opened in FIFA connect to allow the club to register up to 30 local players for use between now and the next window that opens on 31 January 2025,” read the statement in part. The country’s football governing body however issued three conditions to Mwatate as they prepare for life back in the NSL. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8445361##”Three kit colours and kit designs for use this season (home, away, neutral), as well as corresponding ones for goalkeepers.Identify and communicate your home and alternate venues for use. This will be subject to inspection.Confirm an administrator for both FIFA Connect and Club Licensing Online Platform (CLOP).”Harambee Stars’ CHAN qualifier squad namedThis comes as a huge blow to Patriots who were joint-top of the NSL standings with 10 points after a flying start to the season.John Kamau challenges Mathare United players to instill ‘slum mentality’The moneybags were seeking promotion to the FKF Premier League and had recruited heavily in the off-season transfer window. In the case presented to the SDT, Mwatate United argued that there were irregularities in the merger with Patriots stating that the club’s previous regime had no power to sanction the sale of a community club.##NAJAVA_MECA_8445522##18 Mwatate officials led by chairman Suleiman Mwabindo through sports lawyer Ken Ochieng also argued that the whole merger process never followed the club’s constitution.
