The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has called for a national executive committee (NEC) meeting on November 8 to discuss various issues, including a proposal to suspend an unidentified member. The meeting, scheduled for Weston Hotel, will also focus on compliance with a court order on the status of acting CEO Dennis Gicheru. FKF president Hussein Mohammed signed the letter calling for the meeting, which has 17 items on the agenda. The NEC meeting comes ahead of a special general meeting (SGM) in Meru where Mohammed and his deputy, MacDonald Mariga, will face accusations concerning their conduct.
The SGM, scheduled for November 7, will have Mohammed and Mariga answer to various accusations before the FKF congress. If found guilty, either the president or his deputy, or both, could be removed from their positions. The NEC meeting will also discuss the SGM and its resolutions. The power struggle within the FKF has been ongoing, with Mohammed accusing Mariga and six other NEC members of being unwilling to reason and reach a middle ground on various issues. Mariga, on the other hand, claims he has been sidelined from the running of activities within the FKF.
The national team coaches will also be discussed during the NEC meeting, following contrasting fortunes for Kenya's men and women's sides. The men's team boss, Benni McCarthy, recently complained about a lack of work permit for him and foreign members of his technical bench, as well as delayed allowances. The Harambee Stars began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers campaign with a 1-1 draw with Eritrea in Nairobi, followed by a 1-0 loss to Guinea in Conakry.
The Harambee Starlets, the women's national team, lost all their matches at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in Morocco, leading to the departure of head coach Beldine Odemba. She has been replaced by Godfrey 'Solo' Oduor in an interim capacity. The NEC has been unable to meet for some time now, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the FKF.
The row between Mohammed and Mariga continues to simmer, with both parties making accusations against each other. The NEC meeting will be crucial in determining the future of the FKF and its leadership. The meeting will also discuss other issues affecting the federation.
The FKF has been facing various challenges, including the power struggle between Mohammed and Mariga. The NEC meeting will aim to address some of these issues and provide a way forward for the federation. The outcome of the meeting will be closely watched by football stakeholders in Kenya.
The NEC meeting is set to be a crucial event in Kenyan football, with various issues to be discussed and resolved. The FKF has a significant role in promoting football in Kenya, and its leadership will be under scrutiny. The meeting will determine the course of action for the federation in the coming days.
Key points
- The FKF has called for an NEC meeting to discuss a proposal to suspend an unidentified member and compliance with a court order.
- The NEC meeting comes ahead of an SGM in Meru where Mohammed and Mariga will face accusations concerning their conduct.
- The meeting will discuss the national team coaches and other issues affecting the federation.
