The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Leagues and Competitions Committee has made a decision regarding SS Assad and Dimba Patriots FC after both teams failed to appear for their National Super League (NSL) Round 17 matches last weekend.SS Assad missed their scheduled match against MOFA FC in Homabay, citing a lack of transport funds. Despite efforts to secure assistance from well-wishers, the team was unable to travel and ultimately forfeited the game.##NAJAVA_MECA_8666894##This followed a previous incident the week before, where SS Assad also failed to host their home match against Muhoroni Youth FC.The team could not present player cards, a mandatory requirement, with reports suggesting that their former coach, Phelix Ogutu, had absconded with the cards after the club failed to pay him. The Leagues and Competitions Committee is yet to make a ruling on that particular case.On the other hand, Dimba Patriots FC failed to honour their home match against SamWest BlackBoots. The visiting team arrived at the venue, only to find the stadium locked. While the exact reason remains unclear, it is reported that Dimba struggled to field enough players.FKF Electoral Board threatens to sue federationAllegedly, the club released several players after consecutive losses to Fortune Sacco and APS Bomet, leaving them short of the required numbers for the match.On Tuesday, the FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee issued penalties for both teams. SS Assad was docked three points and two goals for failing to honour their away match against MOFA FC.“SS Assad FC has been deducted 3 points and 2 goals for their failure to attend the match scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2025,” read the committee’s ruling.Humphrey Mieno lauds Shabana fans after victory over SofapakaDimba Patriots FC faced a harsher penalty, losing six points and four goals for not hosting their home match against Samwest Boots.“Dimba Patriots FC has been deducted 6 points and 4 goals for failing to honour their home fixture against Samwest Boots FC, initially scheduled for Sunday, January 26, 2025,” the ruling stated.Looking ahead, SS Assad is set to host 3K FC in Ukunda on Saturday, while Dimba Patriots will travel to face Kibera Black Stars on Sunday.Julius Masaba on difference of playing for Kariobangi Sharks and AFC Leopards
