Over the weekend, National Super League (NSL) side SamWest Blackboots suspended three players under mysterious circumstances.However, Mozzart Sport has since uncovered the reasons behind the suspensions.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News!!!A source close to the club, who requested anonymity, revealed that the three defenders were dropped from the squad due to suspected misconduct.##NAJAVA_MECA_8842308##The insider disclosed that the club grew increasingly concerned about the players’ behaviour, prompting an internal investigation.“It’s true we suspended three players. The reasons are well known to those within the club,” the source stated.“We became suspicious of some players’ activities and launched an immediate review. The findings suggested that some individuals were involved in manipulating match outcomes, which goes against our code of ethics and integrity.”Mvurya confirms Kenya’s payment of Ksh1.6 billion CHAN hosting fee to CAFSince the takeover of the club by Harvest of Hope, Blackboots have only registered one victory—against 3K FC in Embu.Subsequent matches, including draws against Luanda Villa and Nzoia Sugar, have left the club winless in their last five fixtures.“After the draw with Nzoia Sugar, we began an internal review. We received troubling information, and we are in the process of sharing it with the relevant authorities. One of the suspended players even scored an own goal during that match,” the source added.Attempts to reach the three players for comments were unsuccessful, as none were available for phone interviews.This incident adds to a growing list of match-fixing allegations that have plagued Kenyan football in recent years.McCarthy asks authorities to go after all individuals linked with Matasi’s alleged match-fixingIn 2022, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) took disciplinary action against several individuals involved in manipulating FKF Premier League matches.Notably, Zoo FC was expelled from the top flight after being found guilty of engaging in match-fixing activities.Earlier in 2020, FKF also suspended four Kakamega Homeboyz players after allegations surfaced linking them to compromised matches, prompting a full investigation by the federation.
