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'The 2019/20 season will not be halted' - KPL governing council unanimously resolves

The Kenya Premier League (KPL) 2019/20 season will not be halted, the KPL Governing Council has ruled on Thursday.

There have been calls to stop the league due to crunch financial difficulties but the latest development confirms the competition will run to its conclusion.

“KPL Governing Council resolved the 2019-20 Season shall proceed as scheduled and clubs must abide by the rules governing Kenyan football,” the governing council resolved in a document signed by Jack Oguda, KPL's Chief Executive Officer and seen by Goal.

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“The decision was reached amidst calls to suspend the league while acknowledging there is a financial crisis in the league and clubs after the withdrawal of its main sponsor.