Former Mathare United centre back Lennox Ogutu has been cleared to return to football after his match fixing suspension was lifted.In a communication seen by Mozzart Sport, Football Kenya Federation lifted the suspension following Ogutu’s successfull appeal at the Court of Arbitration of Sports (CAS).FKF suspended Ogutu alongside his teammate Alphonce Ndonye in February last year on suspicion that they were involved in pre-determining the outcome of matches. The two were barred from featuring or attending football matches pending the outcome of the investigations FKF had promised.However, Ogutu, perhaps feeling hard done by the lengthy investigations turned to CAS and obtained a ruling to his advantage.##NAJAVA_MECA_8529154##”We are pleased to inform you that the suspension imposed on you has been lifted, effective immediately. This decision follows the successful appeal in your case, CAS 2024/A/10878, before the Arbitration for Sport (CAS). We congratulate you on this outcome,”read part of the letter to Ogutu signed by Acting FKF CEO Patrick Korir. Having been cleared, the former Nairobi City Stars is free to resume competitive football in the mid-season transfer window that is expected to open either in January of February next year.Harambee Stars overtaken by Tanzania in latest FIFA Rankings”You are now a free agent and are welcome to join any club of your interest,” added the letter from FKF dispatched to the player on Thursday.More to follow
