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COLLISION COURSE: KPL insists on 16 clubs, but FKF says they are in charge

Ulinzi Stars' Muhammed Hussein and Geoffrey Kokoyo vies for the ball during their KPL against KRA at Nyayo stadium on 13-08-2014.PHOTO/DENNIS OKEYO

Kenyan Premier League (KPL) has said it is opposed to an 18-team league, putting itself on a collision course with the national association who threatened to withdraw its recognition.

In a statement sent to the media yesterday, signed by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jack Oguda, the company maintained the 2015 season will have 16 teams as has been the norm, contradicting an earlier stand by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) supporting an 18-team league.

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