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Grimsby Town fined Sh3.4 million for fielding ineligible Kenyan midfielder Clarke Oduor in Carabao Cup win over Man United

Grimsby Town’s Kenyan midfielder Clarke Oduor in action against Man United in the Carabao Cup [Courtesy]

Grimsby Town’s fairytale Carabao Cup triumph over Manchester United has been overshadowed by a costly administrative error that has left the League Two side facing a £20,000 (Sh3.4 million) fine.

The Mariners stunned the football world last week by knocking out Ruen Amorim's side on penalties after a pulsating 2-2 draw at Blundell Park.

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