Suleiman Shahbal has revealed that Mombasa United are in talks with a betting firm and Azam as the newly promoted FKF Premier League side seeks to strengthen its financial backing.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHe also dismissed claims that he has withdrawn his support for the club.The politician and businessman said he remains committed to the Mombasa-based outfit, pushing back against reports of a fallout with the club's leadership over the increased cost of competing in the top flight.##NAJAVA_MECA_10055713##Speaking to journalists during the launch of the second edition of the Shahbal Super Cup at Serani Sports Ground in Mombasa, Shahbal said he had no reason to walk away from a project he helped build from the grassroots to the Premier League.“We started Mombasa United from the grassroots to the Premier League, and that was our objective. Why should I leave now? This is my team; it is our team, and Anza Fresh has built it. These stories that I have withdrawn my sponsorship are not true,” he offered.His remarks come after Mombasa United president Abdirahman Hussein and CEO Nick Arunga indicated that the club was exploring alternative sponsorship arrangements following discussions over the financial requirements of sustaining a top-flight team.Nairobi United hand Harambee Stars ace fresh chance to revive career after Tanzania exitArunga recently explained to Mozzart Sport that the club had sought a significantly higher financial commitment from Shahbal after its budget increased following promotion from the second tier.Shahbal, however, has offered a different account of the situation and says discussions with potential sponsors were ongoing and that he and the club president remained on good terms.“President Anza Fresh and I are working together for the team. We met with the chairman of the betting firm in Dubai, and he promised to support us. We are still in communication with Azam, and we hope to secure sponsorship there as well. We are in good terms,” he added.Muyah hat-trick fires Kenya U15 to winning start at FIFA World Cup and FestivalThe businessman also took issue with politicians whom he accused of attempting to introduce divisions into the club and argued that those now seeking to involve themselves in its affairs had not supported the project during its difficult moments.“All those politicians bringing politics to the team, where were they when we were struggling? Now that the team is the talk of the town, they are trying to bring fights into the team. Kindly keep politics out of Mombasa United,” Shahbal said.Kenya Police FC: Inside the revolving coaching door since 2021 Premier League promotion
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