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Blow for KPL, Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards as Sportpesa cancels sponsorship deals

Betting firm Sportpesa has withdrawn all its sports sponsorships deals due to an ongoing battle with the Kenyan government.

The government cancelled operation licences for 27 betting firms including Sportpesa and now the firm has withdrawn from sponsoring sports which means the Kenyan Premier League (KPL), Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards will be affected.

The gaming firm was the KPL's title sponsor.

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"We regrettably wish to announce that due to the uncertainty of this situation [cancellation of the licence] SportPesa will be cancelling sports sponsorships effective immediately.