Football Kenya Federation Premier League side Mathare United announced strict measures to curb match-fixing.
According to a club, all players, coaches, and officials signed a MUFC Policy on Betting and Manipulation of Football Matches and Competitions.
The developments came a few days after FKF suspended two players from Mathare United players over match-fixing.
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“The Mathare United Football Club (MUFC) has a strict zero-tolerance policy for all MUFC players, coaches and officials against betting on and/or manipulating football matches, competitions or any related football activities.
“All MUFC players, coaches and officials shall not take part, either directly or indirectly, in betting, gambling, lotteries or similar events or transactions regarding football matches, competitions or any related football activities,” part of the policy directs.
The policy also cautions all Matharae United players, coaches and officials from being part of any form of manipulation, bribery or other attempts to influence or alter the results of a football match unlawfully.
“In particular, all MUFC players, coaches and officials shall not accept, give, offer, promise, receive or solicit any pecuniary or another advantage, on behalf of themself or a third party, in relation to the manipulation of football matches or competitions,” part of the policy stated.
Players and staff at MUFC were cautioned over having any interests, directly or indirectly, in any entities that promote or conduct betting and any connected to football matches or competitions.
MUFC players, coaches and officials were also advised to report within three hours to the MUFC Head Coach and CEO any approach, information or suspicious activity in connection with manipulation or attempt to manipulate a football match.
“Any MUFC player, coach or official who violates any of the above requirements shall be immediately suspended without pay and, if any violation is confirmed by subsequent investigations, shall be subject to further disciplinary measures, including summary dismissal and immediate termination of their contract,” the policy stated.
The club hopes to share its findings and response with FKF and FIFA for further consideration and action.
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