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Former Football Kenya Federation Champions Tusker FC have been fined Ksh2.5 Million by the FKF’s First Instance Body.

The fine imposed by the Independent Decision-Making Body established by all CAF member associations comes as a result of the Brewers’ failure to submit a contract for their head coach Robert Matano, as required by the Club Licensing Body.

Tusker FC fine

“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 for not submitting the contract of its head coach as per an agreement with the licensing body,” a statement by FKF revealed.

According to FKF, Tusker committed to submit the contracts, including that of head coach Robert Matano, by August 2023 after completing their negotiations.

Following the commitment, Tusker were issued a license to participate in the 2023/24 campaign based on their assurance regarding contract submissions.

Despite this commitment, Tusker failed to submit Matano’s contract alongside those of other coaches, without providing any explanation for the omission.

“In the case of Tusker, the club informed the First Instant Body (FIB) through the 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,” the statement revealed

“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,” the statement concluded.

Rates for Tusker FC

The FIB proceeded to impose a fine of 16,050 per day on Tusker, retroactively from August 2023 to the present date, following the sanctions outlined in the FKF PL catalogue.

“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 23rd August, 2023 when the Club committed to submit the same, the statement confirmed.

The Club Licensing process is fundamental in advancing the professionalization of football globally, employing principles-based criteria and establishing minimum standards that clubs must meet to obtain licensing and thereby qualify for participation in both FKF and CAF competitions.

Club Licensing stands as the foremost method to ensure the professional management and enduring growth of football