News Focus
- FIFA nullifies NEC faction attempt to forcibly remove FKF President Hussein Mohammed
- Mohammed condemns “smear campaign” and cites gross violation of constitutional rights
- FKF supremo extends olive branch but demands disputes follow legal channels only
- Top-flight clubs convene to demand independent body for Kenyan Premier League management
- FIFA warns Kenya faces international suspension for any further constitutional breaches
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has appealed for unity within the domestic game. His call comes just one day after world governing body FIFA blocked an attempt to remove him from office.
Addressing journalists in Nairobi on Tuesday, Mohammed condemned what he described as a calculated smear campaign. He stated that recent actions by a faction of the National Executive Committee (NEC) severely violated his constitutional rights.
“If you look at what happened one month ago, that was a gross violation of my rights,” Mohammed stated. “You can imagine being smeared across the country. Now I face hard work to clear my name. But the damage is already done.”
Despite his personal grievances, the FKF supremo extended an olive branch to disgruntled parties. He insisted, however, that all disagreements must follow legal procedures rather than illegal boardroom manoeuvres.
“We need to come together and work as a team across the entire football ecosystem,” he explained. “But we must have aligned interests. We must adhere to rules and regulations.”
The FKF chief’s address coincided with a meeting of top-flight club chairmen at the same venue. The clubs presented a resolution demanding an independent body to run the Kenyan Premier League.
Mohammed’s stance receives strong backing from FIFA. The global body recently warned that any breach of the FKF constitution could trigger Kenya’s suspension from international football.
He reminded stakeholders that Kenya possesses robust legal mechanisms for resolving disputes. “If anybody is disgruntled, there is due process. There are courts to address these issues. I am a strong supporter of following the law,” he said.
The FKF President delivered a clear ultimatum. While his administration welcomes unity through proper channels, it will systematically dismantle any attempts at anarchy.