Mathare United have announced the suspension of four players for two weeks for participating in an unsanctioned match last week, just days before their fixture against Kenya Police FC, which they lost 2-0.The suspended players include left-back Erickson Mulu and midfielders Kevin Kimani, Elli Asieche, and Brian Ouru. Asieche and Kimani also serve as club captains.##NAJAVA_MECA_8457002##The match in question was a highly publicized encounter between non-league teams A Mosquito FC and Team Zied, which ended in a 5-5 draw.This incident has already led to sanctions at Gor Mahia, where Paul Ochuoga, Chris Ochieng, Enoch Morrison, and Musa Masika were left out of their match against Nairobi City Stars on Monday. Austin Odhiambo and Rooney Onyango could also face sanctions when they return from national team duty.The four Mathare United players will be excluded from all club activities for the next two weeks and will not receive pay during the suspension due to a breach of contract.Mathare United statement:”The Club has taken disciplinary action against four players, suspending them with immediate effect for two weeks without pay for breach of contract. The players are Kevin Kimani, Elli Asieche, Brian Ouru, and Eric Mulu.The four participated in an unsanctioned match/tournament just days before our Matchday 6 league encounter with Police FC, without the club’s knowledge. By doing so, they violated several clauses in their contracts, including the clause that states players must ‘maintain a high standard of physical fitness at all times and not engage in any sport, activity, or practice that might endanger their fitness.’There will be no further communication from the club or any of its members regarding this decision.”The suspension means the players will miss the upcoming matches against KCB and Posta Rangers, with their expected return being for the game against Nairobi City Stars.KCB coach Patrick Odhiambo reveals the secret behind Francis Kahiro’s impressive form
