AFC Leopards Sponsorship Deal Might go to Tribunal eventually
Kenya’s Sports Dispute Terminal has ruled for a dispute between two rivaling factions inside the management of the country’s Premier League soccer club AFC Leopards linked to two sponsorship deals with gambling operators Betway and Sportpesa.
In line with the tribunal, both agreements were void while the two factions will need to agree upon one sponsor. Otherwise, the tribunal it self will choose what type of the two organizations would be represented by AFC Leopards.
John Ohaga, Chairman regarding the SDT, explained that under an agreement, made on December 22, 2015, all of the club’s decisions regarding the above-mentioned deals need that is first be authorized by tribunal members to be considered valid.
One of many club’s factions finalized a sponsorship agreement with Sportpesa on January 26, while the other penned a deal that is similar rival Betway just a day later on. Mr. Ohaga stated that the two groups went ahead with inking the said deals without awaiting those become approved and also this is just why the tribunal has declared them void.
The SDT Chairman additionally stated which they had signed valid sponsorship agreements with AFC Leopards that they have talked to the two gambling operators as well and they have explained. In addition seems that the 2 businesses have stated which they might fundamentally bring the problem to court. In accordance with Mr. Ohaga, both Betway and Sportpesa will be referred to still the tribunal sooner or later. Continue reading
