Kenya: Kariobangi Sharks in Hot Soup As Sdt Dismiss Appeal Against Relegation to Nsl
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Kariobangi Sharks' bid to stop their relegation to the National Super League (NSL) suffered a hammer blow after the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) ruled in the favour of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Leagues and Competitions Committee.
Nairobi — The Kariobangi Sharks' efforts to avoid relegation to the National Super League (NSL) were dealt a significant setback when the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) ruled in favor of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Leagues and Competitions Committee. The slum-based club had appealed their relegation, citing concerns over public participation in the implementation of FKF's newly enacted promotion and relegation regulations.
However, the SDT dismissed the appeal, stating that the club had not fully utilized internal mechanisms as a member of the FKF Premier League. Additionally, the tribunal confirmed that the new regulations were legally ratified by the FKF's National Executive Committee (NEC) and met the requirements for public participation. The new rules, effective in September 2024, saw the bottom three teams in the top tier relegated, while the top three from the second tier were promoted.
As a result, Sofapaka, Bidco United, and Sharks were relegated to the NSL, with Migori Youth, 3K FC, and Mombasa United securing their spots in the top tier. The Sharks had previously been slated to compete in a relegation/promotion playoff against Mombasa United, but another legal challenge underway at the High Court in Murang'a may grant them another chance to remain in the top tier.
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