FKF President Nick Mwendwa on Harambe stars worldcup fate. FILE |
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Nick Mwendwa says FIFA is likely to suspend Kenya on 2022 Qatar WorldCup over former coach debt. The body to make decisions on Friday, April 24
FKF failed to pay former Harambee Stars coach Adel Amrouche Ksh109 million as directed by FIFA.
“So, I am telling Kenyans that it is highly likely we will not be competing in the Qatar World Cup qualifiers.
“This is unfortunate but it is not the end of the world because we have other competitions including the Africa Nations Cup qualification matches for both men and women, plus several youth competitions,” Mwendwa told reporters.
Mwendwa turned to the government’s help in paying off the debt, but the Ministry of Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed refused to aid the Kenya football body. The fate of Harambee stars remains on the FIFA decision.