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May 19, 2026
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Kenya's Afcon dream is under threat as FKF officials fight

Kenya's Afcon dream is under threat as FKF officials fight

FKF president Hussein Mohamed insists the National Executive Committee meeting of April 24, which voted to suspend him, was irregular, unconstitutional, and in his own words, a coup...

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Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is embroiled in a leadership crisis that threatens Kenya's ability to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in 2027.

  • The dispute involves FKF president Hussein Mohammed and acting president McDonald Mariga, with both claiming legitimate authority.
  • Courts have barred Mariga's faction while Fifa and Caf launch an investigation into governance failures.
  • Concerns are rising that Kenya could lose its hosting rights, with reports suggesting South Africa and others are being considered as alternatives.

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