Record Kenyan league champions Gor Mahia have once again landed themselves in hot soup after the club was handed a fresh transfer ban by world football governing body FIFA for failing to honour its financial obligations with their former Malian goalkeeper Adama Keita who was unceremoniously shown the exit door at the club.Back in August 2022, FIFA’s Dispute Resolution Chamber ordered K’Ogalo to pay their former custodian his outstanding remuneration plus interest accrued following the club’s breach of contract.This is after Keita presented his case to the governing body seeking legal redress after his reported two-year contract was unjustly terminated.Gor Mahia FC 🇰🇪 have completed the signing of Mali 🇲🇱 international goalkeeper Adama Keita (31) on a two-year contract on a free transfer. Keita has previously played for CI Kamsar in Guinea, Djoliba AC and Cercle Olympique Bamako both in Mali. pic.twitter.com/0UDFQOrxK8— Nuhu Adams (@NuhuAdams_) August 14, 2021 The fresh transfer ban on Gor Mahia comes after the club failed to make full payment (including all applicable interest) within the 45 days grace period it was given after being notified of FIFA’s decision.“We refer to the above-mentioned matter and acknowledge receipt of the attached correspondence for the parties’ perusal. We take due note that in its correspondence, the Creditor informs us that the respondent, the Club Gor Mahia FC, has not complied with its financial obligations in accordance with the decision of FIFA.BREAKINGGor Mahia has been ordered by FIFA to pay Malian goalkeeper, Adama Keita Kes. 2, 951, 220.06 plus interest in salary arrears and for breach of contract.In September the club was directed to pay him over 1.1 million in salary arrears. #FKFPL pic.twitter.com/6kGUliLUEk— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) November 30, 2022 In this regard, we wish to inform the parties that a ban from registering new players internationally has been implemented by FIFA as of today. Moreover, and in accordance with the aforementioned decision, respondent´s member association (in copy) is requested to immediately implement on the respondent the Club Gor Mahia FC, if not done yet, a ban from registering new players at national level,” the letter from Jorge Herrero, Senior Judicial Bodies Manager at FIFA, read.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Gor Mahia CEO Raymond Oruo confirmed receipt of the communication from FIFA as he disclosed the club would be given the all clear in the transfer market once payment is made to the player.“I received the communique from FIFA and once we confirm payment to Keita, we will be clear to engage in the transfer window,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_6962300##Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier, while admitting the club’s failure to meet its obligation, explained the reason as to why pressure has been coming from the players whom they are indebted to. He noted the club will be up and down to clear the debts by next week.”What I know is that as the recruitment season approaches in February, all the players we owe money are trying to put pressure to get money which is not there. We are are trying to get that money to pay them and get over the blackmail and hurdle and we pray by probably next week we will have cleared with them, recruit, strengthen the team and get on the road to the league and Africa,” he said.Shujaa legend Collins Injera announces retirement from rugbyThe news comes as a temporary blow to the 19-time Kenyan league champions who were lining a number of players to add to their lean squad.Ugandan striker Patrick Kaddu was expected in the country next week to finalize his move while highly rated defender Sylvester Owino and former Kariobangi Sharks exciting midfielder Brian Wanyama have already been training with K’Ogalo while waiting for the window to open in February to officially join the team.The small villages in Iten that produce superstarsAdditional reporting by Bonface Osano.
