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FKF expels Zoo FC from Kenya Premier League after FIFA orders

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Zoo Kericho FC players Kelvin Oduor, Kepha Ombati and Daniel Kiptoo during KPL match against Gor Mahia at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos County on Oct 4, 2018. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Global football regulator FIFA has ordered the expulsion of Zoo FC from the 2020/21 Kenya Premier League season after finding them responsible for what they referred to as “match manipulation”.

According to a statement seen by newsrooms, FIFA also ordered the club be relegated to the FKF Division One league for the next season.

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