‘Work to rebuild Kenyan football begins now’ – Hussein Mohammed’s message after successful FKF presidential elections – Individuals Each day
Newly elected Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has vowed to embark on an immediate journey of rebuilding Kenyan football.
In an announcement on Saturday, December 7, 2024, Hussein who emerged victorious in a extremely contested race, famous that his first project after taking up the instrument of energy from the outgoing President Nick Mwendwa is to push for the restoration of glory days within the native soccer scene.
Hussein who can be Extreme Sports Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Vice Chairman of Muranga Seal Football Club (FC), maintained underneath his management, the nurturing of expertise will resume and ultimately restore the eagerness for the sport.
“The work to rebuild Kenyan football begins now. Together, we will restore pride, nurture talent, and bring back the passion that unites us all,” Hussein’s assertion learn partially.
The newly elected FKF President indicated that each one stakeholders would profit underneath his management.
“This is not just our win – it’s a win for every player, fan, club, and supporter who dreams of a better future for our game,” he added.
Hussein whose operating mate was former Harambee Stars midfielder McDonald Mariga additionally appreciated the delegates for throwing their weight behind his candidature.
VICTORY FOR KENYAN FOOTBALL!
Thank you to all of the delegates who believed within the FRESH START group and voted for change.
This is not only our win – it’s a win for each participant, fan, membership, and supporter who desires of a greater future for our sport.
The work to rebuild Kenyan… pic.twitter.com/2NZc9UYHlo
— Hussein Mohammed (@husseinmoha) December 7, 2024
Murkomen’s message
Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on his aspect, congratulated Hussein and Mariga indicating that he had little question that the 2 would assist restore sanity within the Kenyan soccer area.
Murkomen promised the 2 authorities assist of their new position.
“Congratulations, Hussein Mohammed and McDonald Mariga, on your election today as the President and Vice President of FKF, respectively. Congratulations to all other elected office bearers. I have not an iota of doubt that you’re the best possible team that will inject new dynamism, energy and fresh ideas into the management of our football. I wish to assure you that the government will give you all the support you need to take our football to the next level,” Murkomen’s assertion learn partially.
“This should send a message to all federations who frustrate efforts to hold elections that their time is up. Good governance in our sports is not negotiable,” he added.
I made a solemn promise throughout my vetting for this docket that I might unlock the election deadlock within the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and that we will implement the regulation of time period limits. That promise has been fulfilled at the moment following the election of recent workplace bearers of FKF.… pic.twitter.com/yVy4Pf9qiC
— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) December 7, 2024
Analysis of elections
Hussein garnered 42 votes from 90 voters that have been up for grabs in the elections performed on the Moi International Sports Centre, Indoor Arena in Kasarani.
He, nevertheless, failed to achieve the minimal 50 per cent required to win the election within the first spherical.
Shortly after the election outcomes have been introduced, Hussein’s rival Petra Dorris who was deputized by the incumbent Nick Mwendwa conceded and congratulated Hussein.
In her speech, the outgoing FKF Vice President congratulated Hussein Mohammed and wished him effectively as he took over the FKF management.
