FKF Facing FIFA Sanctions on Wages Owed to Former Harambee Stars Coaches

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed has revealed that the federation is grappling with serious financial sanctions imposed by FIFA, largely stemming from the decisions and inactions of the previous administration.

Speaking during the FKF Congress held at Kasarani Sports View Hotel in Nairobi, the first of his tenure since he and McDonald Mariga took office on December 7, Hussein laid bare the gravity of the situation.

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The FKF boss told delegates that FKF is currently burdened with obligated liabilities of over Sh600 million, seriously hampering the federation’s ability to deliver on key programs.

One of the most costly setbacks involves former Harambee Stars coach Adel Amrouche, whose wrongful dismissal between 2013 and 2014 led to a FIFA Players Status Committee ruling that awarded him Sh60 million.

After an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the payout was raised to Sh109 million. Due to delayed payments, FIFA is now deducting Sh5.5 million from FKF’s FIFA Forward funds as a penalty.

The federation’s woes do not end there as Mohammed also warned of a looming Sh18 million fine related to a disciplinary case involving Zoo FC, which was relegated in 2021 over match-fixing allegations.

If FKF loses the case, FIFA will deduct 20% from future allocations under the FIFA Forward program.

Hussein acknowledged that many of the current penalties arise from inaction on the part of the federation.

He reassured the congress that FKF is working closely with FIFA through its legal team and General Secretary to resolve these legacy issues.

Despite the challenges, FKF unveiled an ambitious Sh2.9 billion budget for the 2025 financial year.

“We are taking firm, deliberate and transparent steps to resolve these matters and restore the federation’s financial standing and integrity,” said Mohammed as quoted by Nation Sports.

Luthers Mokua, chairman of the FKF Finance Committee, presented figures showing that national teams will take the largest share at Sh1.2 billion, followed by leagues and competitions at Sh530.5 million.

Meanwhile, Sh415 million has been allocated toward managing the federation’s growing debt portfolio.

A breakdown of FKF’s top creditors highlights the scale of financial strain as former Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat is listed at Sh40.6 million. Firat resigned in December 2024, citing unpaid dues.