FKF Presidential aspirant Hussein Mohammed to skip first-ever debate

FKF Presidential aspirant Hussein Mohammed to skip first-ever debate

Mark Kinyanjui 06:00 - 25.10.2024

FKF Presidential aspirant Hussein Mohammed has opted out of the highly anticipated first-ever Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Presidential debate, scheduled for Friday, October 25, 2024.

FKF Presidential aspirant Hussein Mohammed has opted out of the first-ever Presidential debate which is set to take place on Friday,

Mohammed, who is one of the front runners for the Presidential seat, picked former Inter Milan star McDonald Mariga as his running mate, with both men seeking to steer Kenyan football into a new direction.

In an effort to provide clarity on the candidates’ visions, Capemedia, through TV47, has partnered with Radio Jambo to organize the first-ever FKF Presidential Debate.

 The event will take place at the Catholic University of East Africa (CUEA) on October 25, 2024, where the aspirants will have the opportunity to present their plans for Kenyan football.

However, Hussein has opted out, citing the tightness of his schedule in a statement released by his camp on Thursday evening.

“The decision has been made due to my congested campaign schedule as I continue to engage with various stakeholders across the country,” Hussein stated.

However, Hussein has insisted he would be open to other debates in the future ahead of the December 7 elections.

“I understand the importance of such debates in providing a platform to share my vision for Kenyan football. If there are any future debates before the elections in early December, I am more than willing to participate,” the Murang’a Seal Vice Chairman added.

This year’s FKF election holds particular significance, as the new president will need to immediately focus on preparing Kenya for its first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, co-hosted with Uganda and Tanzania in 2026. The incoming administration will have to hit the ground running, with no time for rest.

Kenyan football fans and stakeholders will be watching closely, eager to see how each candidate plans to tackle the challenges that have plagued the sport and prepare for the upcoming AFCON.

This year’s Football Kenya Federation (FKF) presidential election has drawn significant interest, with nine candidates seeking to replace current president Nick Mwendwa.

Other candidates invited to the debate are Doris Petra, the vice president of FKF, who was promoted to run for the top job with Mwendwa taking the back seat , Barry Otieno, Chris Amimo, Sammy Owino, Sam Nyamweya, Sam Ochola,, Doris Petra, Cleopas Shimanyula and Tom Alila.

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