In a shocking development, Karela United player Philip Flamini has been remanded in police custody on allegations of defiling a 13-year-old girl.
According to reports, the incident was reported to the authorities by the victim’s parents, leading to Flamini’s arrest. At a court hearing, the player admitted to committing the crime but claimed that the young girl had lured him into it.
The presiding judge rejected Flamini’s defense and ordered that he be remanded in custody for a week. The case has caused outrage among fans of the sport and the wider public, with many calling for swift justice for the victim.
Karela FC has not yet released a statement on the matter, but it is expected that the club will take appropriate action once the legal proceedings have been concluded.