Fifa Relegates Zoo FC From FKF Premier League Over Match Fixing

In yet another decisive move in the fight against Zoo FC have been relegated from the Football Kenya Federation Premier League after being found guilty of match manipulation by world football governing body Fifa.

Fifa Relegates Zoo FC From FKF Premier League Over Match Fixing

In a letter to the club through the federation, signed by the Fifa Disciplinary Committee Chairman Alejandro, the Kericho-based side will now play in the third tier from the 2021/22 season.

"The club Zoo FC is hereby expelled from the Kenyan Premier League Season 2020/2021 as of the date of notification of the present decision. The FIFA Disciplinary Committee hereby orders the relegation of the first team of the club Zoo FC to the FKF Division One for the next season," read the ruling.

Zoo FC, a fairly new club based in Kericho, Rift Valley, will from next season feature in the National Super League after the world governing body found them guilty of engaging in match-fixing.

“The Fifa Disciplinary Committee finds the club Zoo FC responsible for activities related to manipulation of football matches competitions,” reads a statement from Fifa.

It is the third time Fifa is punishing match-fixing in Kenya.

In recent moves, they banned former Harambee Stars defender George Owino for ten years, while four players of Kakamega Homeboyz were handed four-year bans each.