National Super League side Kabati Youth FC have raised the possibility of withdrawing from the upcoming 2026-2027 season, citing severe financial constraints that have left the Murang’a County-based club struggling to meet its day-to-day operational costs.The club, which is preparing for its second season in the second tier, says operating without a corporate sponsor has pushed its finances to a critical point, with player allowances, technical bench salaries, transport, meals and accommodation becoming increasingly difficult to sustain.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn a statement to fans, stakeholders and the wider football fraternity, Kabati Youth said it would be “highly irresponsible and unfair” to begin the new campaign without the financial resources required to adequately support its players, technical staff and other operations.“Operating entirely without a corporate sponsor has brought us to a critical breaking point. Meeting the daily operational costs—including player allowances, technical bench salaries, transport, meals and accommodation—has become increasingly difficult,” the club stated.The financial strain has been compounded by the continued unavailability of the club’s traditional home ground, Mukerenju Primary School Grounds in Kabati, Murang’a County, which has been earmarked for upgrading into Kabati Sports Academy.##NAJAVA_MECA_9953037##The development has left the club without a reliable home venue, forcing it to stage its designated home fixtures away from its base.During its maiden NSL campaign, Kabati initially used Thika Stadium as its home venue. However, ongoing renovation and expansion works at the facility, aimed at increasing its capacity to 10,000, forced the club to relocate its matches to Murang’a.Tusker to face Tanzanian outfit in final round of CAF Confederation Cup qualifiersThe arrangement created a double financial burden.Playing away from their traditional base denied Kabati crucial gate collections and local matchday revenue while simultaneously increasing expenditure through pitch-hire fees, transport and other logistical costs.“Last season, we were forced to play all of our ‘home’ matches away from home. This severely harmed the club in two ways: we were completely denied crucial gate collections and local matchday revenue from our fans, while we incurred immense logistical and transport costs just to travel to our own designated home fixtures,” the club added.Kabati endured a difficult maiden NSL campaign, battling relegation for much of the season before securing survival on the final day.STARS ABROAD: Anyembe joins list of injured Harambee Stars players as Ogam features in BelgiumThey finished 15th with 39 points after a 1-1 draw against Michael Olunga Football Academy, a result that kept them above the relegation places.The club’s latest warning now raises concerns over whether it will be able to honour its second season in the NSL, particularly with the new campaign approaching.Kabati have consequently appealed to corporate organisations, the Murang’a County Government, local leaders and sports well-wishers to intervene and provide financial support.“We appeal to corporates, the County Government, local leaders, and sports well-wishers to partner with us to save the dreams of these talented youths,” the club said.The predicament once again highlights the financial vulnerability of Kenyan football clubs, particularly those without sustainable corporate backing.Over the years, financial difficulties and the withdrawal of sponsors have contributed to the collapse or disappearance of several established clubs.Chemelil Sugar FC were disbanded in 2020 after years of financial struggles, while Thika United also collapsed after its owners could no longer sustain operations. Mumias Sugar FC are another former top-flight club that disappeared after losing financial backing.Gor Mahia swallow five goals in Egypt to crash out of CAF Champions LeagueIn 2019, SoNy Sugar, once among Kenya’s prominent clubs and 2006 FKF Premier League champions, also suffered severe financial problems that affected its ability to honour fixtures, while Western Stima are among other established names that have fallen out of the top-flight picture amid the changing financial landscape of Kenyan football.Kabati’s situation presents another warning about the sustainability of clubs operating without dependable revenue streams.