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- Kenya Police Bullets FC secured their third straight FKF Women’s Premier League crown after defeating Madira Soccer Assassins 1-0 in their final match.
- The champions did not receive their promised KSh 1 million prize money during the trophy presentation ceremony at Police SACCO Grounds.
- FKF President Hussein Mohammed attended the event, but organisers omitted the traditional cheque presentation from the programme.
- Runners-up Ulinzi Starlets (KSh 500,000) and the third-placed team (KSh 250,000) also face uncertainty regarding their prize disbursement dates.
- The delay threatens to disrupt the champions’ preparations for the upcoming CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers.
Kenya Police Bullets FC lifted their third consecutive FKF Women’s Premier League trophy on Sunday. The victory ceremony took place at the Police SACCO Grounds in Nairobi. Coach David Vijago’s squad secured the title with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Madira Soccer Assassins in their final league fixture.
Despite the on-pitch success, the celebrations carried a disappointing undertone. Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed attended the high-profile event. However, organisers failed to present the customary dummy cheque to the newly crowned champions. The absence of the KSh 1 million prize presentation left players and officials seeking answers.
The federation had reportedly announced the cash rewards several weeks earlier. Yet no timeline now exists for when the funds will reach the club’s account. This administrative confusion extends beyond the champions. Ulinzi Starlets, who finished second, expect KSh 500,000. The bronze medallists await KSh 250,000. Neither side has received clarification about payment schedules.
This financial delay creates significant challenges for Kenya Police Bullets. The team must now prepare for the CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers. These continental competitions demand substantial resources for international travel and intensive training camps. The missing prize money represents an essential operational budget for the squad.
President Mohammed had previously addressed the crowd with optimistic promises. He pledged enhanced structures and increased support for the women’s top flight next season. However, the current administrative hurdle frustrates players and technical staff. It serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing obstacles facing women’s football development across the country.