Grimsby Town fined Sh3.4 million for fielding ineligible Kenyan midfielder in win over Man United

Grimsby Town’s fairytale Carabao Cup triumph over Manchester United has been overshadowed by a costly administrative error that has left the League Two side facing a £20,000 ($27,000) fine...

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Grimsby Town has been fined £20,000 (Sh3.4 million) by the English Football League (EFL) for fielding an ineligible player, Kenyan midfielder Clarke Oduor, during their Carabao Cup victory against Manchester United.

Grimsby Town was fined £20,000; £10,000 is payable immediately.
The ineligible player was Kenyan midfielder Clarke Oduor.
Oduor's registration was submitted one minute past the 12:00 BST deadline due to a “computer issue.”