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CLUB LICENSING PAIN: Why Sofapaka and Muhoroni failed to get crucial paper

Sofapaka Paul Odhiambo(L) and Mike Simiyu of Muhoroni Youth battle for ball possession during their KPL match at Ruaraka, Nairobi on Friday 21/10/16.PHOTO.BONIFACE OKENDO

As the Sports Dispute Tribunal sits tomorrow to determine the fate of Sofapaka and Muhoroni Youth in the top-tier league, details have emerged on why the two teams were denied a licence.

According to Football Kenya Federation president Nick Mwendwa, the two clubs did not prove that they can afford to pay their players in the 2017 season.

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