Twelve-time league champions AFC Leopards have taken disciplinary action against three senior players for breaching their contracts by participating in unsanctioned matches.Assistant captain Victor Omune, experienced center-back Kennedy Owino, and utility player Julius Masaba will pay the price of sneaking into amateur football without their employer’s permission, as they will serve a two-week-long suspension.Consequently, the trio will, not only be barred from club duties for two weeks but also, forfeit pay for the time they remain suspended.##NAJAVA_MECA_8466592##”AFC Leopards has suspended Victor Omune, Kennedy Owino, and Julius Masaba with immediate effect for two weeks and without pay for breach of contract.The three were involved in an unsanctioned match in October without the knowledge of the club,” said the club in a brief statement.The rain began hitting the three when they were pictured, alongside other players drawn from top-flight clubs, featuring in nondescript matches in Nairobi.Raft of sanctions await Gor Mahia players who featured for A Mosquito FCGor Mahia and Mathare United players were also captured playing amateur football without the blessings of their respective clubs.K’Ogalo vice chairman Francis Wasuna is on record saying that players, who breached their contracts, will be punished in accordance with the recommendations from coach Leonardo Neiva.Mathare, on the other hand, have already suspended the quartet of; Kevin Kimani, Brian Ouru, Elli Asieche, and Erickson Mulu.Demystifying A Mosquito FC: The club at Gor Mahia’s crosshairsThe latest from the den means that Leopards head coach Tomas Trucha will have to do without them when they face four-time champions Ulinzi Stars on Sunday in Meru.They will, however, be available for selection in the first leg of the Mashemeji Derby set for 24 November.Trucha will certainly miss Omune, who has been his trusted lieutenant since rejoining the club last year.Owino has also been an influential defender since arriving at the club before the start of the season from Posta Rangers.Masaba, who joined Ingwe from Kariobangi Sharks, is yet to win Trucha’s favour despite his versatility.
