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AFC Leopards chairman Dan Shikanda is among those who want a quick end to the FKF election standoff amid fears of another FIFA ban.
AFC Leopards chairman Dan Shikanda is among those calling for the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) elections whose process has stalled since March.
The FKF electoral process was put on hold in March when a Mombasa court halted the planned Annual General Meeting that was to lay a roadmap for the polls, leaving football stakeholders in a state of uncertainty.
The decision did not go down well with world football governing body FIFA which warned Kenya of dire consequences if football matters continue being settled in court and Shikanda is among those who fear that ‘Big Brother’ could strike hard if the standoff does not end soon.
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16:12 - 27.05.2024
KEFOFA joins calls for swift justice over corruption saga involving FKF boss
Kenya Football Fans Federation is among those calling for the immediate prosecution of FKF boss Nick Mwendwa who was recently mentioned in a probe over misuse of CHAN 2018 funds.
“Elections are coming and we want the best for this country and it is important we have this election,” Shikanda told the media on Monday.
“The problems we have in this country with infrastructure, if we do not hold elections, FIFA will ban us again and CAF will withdraw CHAN (2024) and AFCON (2027). We shall not have the stadiums being built now going to completion and our youth will lose another opportunity.
“The elections are very important to Kenyans. Delegates are supposed to make the decision but I can tell you we have what it takes to tell people what is right and wrong.”
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13:48 - 12.04.2024
FKF AGM: Nick Mwendwa appeals against court decision amidst FIFA warnings
FKF has appealed against a court's halt on its AGM amidst FIFA warnings, challenging legal and governance issues in Kenyan football's turbulent landscape.
The Leopards boss feels the current standoff cannot be allowed to continue as it will be detrimental to the entire football ecosystem which suffered greatly when FIFA slapped Kenya with a nine-moth ban in 2022.
“My appeal to government and every football stakeholder is let us not lose CHAN and AFCON because we have 12 Premier League teams from Nairobi all playing their matches out of the city,” he added.
“Elections are coming and we shall vote wisely, others think some people are induced, but I am sure right decisions will be made on that day.”
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17:28 - 04.04.2024
Harambee Stars in peril as court confirms FKF AGM freeze amid FIFA ban threat
The AGM that was supposed to take place three weeks ago in Nairobi was poised to address various pressing matters, with the upcoming FKF elections taking center stage.
Shikanda has had a frosty relationship with the FKF leadership in recent months, accusing the federation for not listening to pleas from his team on matters to do with stadium security and officiating, and it escalated on Sunday when Ingwe threatened not to play the remainder of the FKF Cup semi-final after it was abandoned following an attack on a referee.
He has, however, insisted that is just about seeking what is the best for his team and Kenyan football.
“I have supported Nick Mwendwa where he is right and told him where he is wrong. I am the only individual in the country whom they do not know where I stand because I will come out and say what is right for Kenyan football,” said Shikanda.
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12:24 - 28.03.2024
Hussein Mohammed responds to FKF elections impasse after FIFA's warning
FKF presidential hopeful Hussein Mohammed has commented on the standoff within Kenyan football leadership which has seen the electoral process put on hold.
Although incumbent Nick Mwendwa has been mum over whether he will seek re-election, amid a push to have him barred from contesting from different quarters, Extreme Sports CEO Hussein Mohammed, Gor Mahia legend Sammy ‘Kempes’ Owino, former FKF boss Sam Nyamweya and Gor Mahia secretary-general Sam Ocholla are among those angling for his seat.
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