FKF Premier League outfit AFC Leopards have been dragged to the Sports Dispute Tribunal by midfielder Collins Shivachi.

The 30-year-old confirmed his exit from the Den in an emotional message on his Facebook page where he further confirmed he had taken the club to court over unpaid salaries and allowances.

“It’s time to announce and clear the air that I ran out of contract and am no longer a member of this great club,” Shivachi wrote, adding: “Despite going to the Tribunal I’ll remain a great supporter and a big contributor to the club, thank you and am happy to be part of the club. Thanks for the memories, all the best and see you soon AFC Leopards SC.”

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When reached for comment, a top AFC Leopards official denied knowledge of Shivachi taking the team to court only saying they will wait and see what happens. “I am not aware Shivachi has moved to court against us,” said the official, who did not want to be named, adding: “We parted ways in an amicable way, he ended his contract and we were not keen to renew the same, so I have no idea he has moved to court, we wait and see.”

Shivachi, who moved to AFC in 2020 from Tusker, was part of the Ingwe team that reached the final of the 2021 FKF Cup but fell short to sworn rivals Gor Mahia on penalties. He has also played for Western Stima, where he launched his career, before moving to Sofapaka in 2012.