Tusker fined over 2.5 million after failing to reveal Robert Matano’s contract details
7th February 2024
The Football Kenya Federation’s First Instance Body (FIB) handed the fine to the Brewers on Tuesday.
- Tusker failed to comply and/or give an explanation as to why Matano's contract had not been submitted.
- FC Talanta paid a fine of USD 3,300 (Ksh. 530,623) which was a penalty for the non-fulfilment of the criterion that required presenting a Women’s team as stipulated in the issued National Club Licensing regulations.
The Football Kenya Federation’s First Instance Body (FIB) –
an independent decision-making body set up by all CAF’s member associations -
has ordered Tusker FC to pay USD 16,100 (Ksh. 2,588,799) for not submitting the
contract of its head coach as per an agreement with the licensing body.
Equally, FC Talanta has paid a fine of USD 3,300 (Ksh.
530,623) which was a penalty for the non-fulfilment of the criterion that
required presenting a Women’s team as stipulated in the issued National Club
Licensing regulations.
The Club was given a license but penalized USD 3,000 (Ksh. 482,384) for the infraction and given a grace period of three (3) months to complete the formation of both the Youth Team and Women’s Team. The club paid the fine in addition to USD 300 for failing to adhere to the stipulated timelines by a total of three days.
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In the case of Tusker, the club informed the First Instant
Body (FIB) through Club Licensing Manager (CLM) that it was in the final stages
of contract negotiations with some of the technical staff but committed to
submit the Contracts on or before the 23rd of August 2023.
It is on the said commitment that the FIB issued a license
to Tusker FC to compete in the FKF PL 2023/24 season. In a bid to partially
comply, on the 4th of September 2023, the Club submitted all the contracts save
for the Head Coach’s.
Despite several reminders from the Club Licensing Manager to submit the Contracts, the Club has failed to comply and/or give an explanation as to why the said Contract has not been submitted. It should be noted that the Head Coach’s Contract is a mandatory requirement pursuant to Article 41 of CAF Club Licensing Regulations.
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Pursuant to Article 14 (a) and (b) of the CAF Club Licensing
Regulations, the FIB has sanctioned the Club to pay a daily charge of USD 100
according to the FKF PL catalogue of sanctions (attached) for every day for
late submission of the said Contract as from the 23 August 2023 when the
Club committed to submit the same.
All 18 clubs that qualified for the 2023/24 FKF PL based on
sporting merit were granted a license to participate in the league. All Premier
League men’s and women’s clubs must make requisite applications each season and
undergo mandatory spot checks during the season to ensure adherence.
In the build-up to the upcoming season, The First Instance Body has requested the Club licensing management to conduct spot checks to ascertain that the clubs adhere to the National Club Licensing regulations.
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Article 16 of the CAF Club licensing regulations mandates
the licensor to continuously monitor the adherence of regulations and take
measures including revoking a club’s license should they fail to fulfil the set
standards.
The Club Licensing process, which is a key element in
promoting the professionalization of football all over the world, uses
principles-based criteria and sets minimum standards that clubs must satisfy to
be licensed and, consequently, be able to participate in FKF and CAF
competitions.
Club Licensing is singularly the most viable pathway to ensure professional management and sustainable development of our football. Clubs are the root foundation of our football structure, and a solid governance environment will catalyze positive sporting and economic multiplier effects.