{"id":118904,"date":"2024-05-16T09:11:15","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T09:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/fkfs-decision-to-host-harambee-stars-matches-in-malawi-critised"},"modified":"2024-05-16T09:11:15","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T09:11:15","slug":"fkfs-decision-to-host-harambee-stars-matches-in-malawi-critised","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/fkfs-decision-to-host-harambee-stars-matches-in-malawi-critised","title":{"rendered":"FKF\u2019s decision to host Harambee Stars\u2019 matches in Malawi critised"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Local sports stakeholders have criticised the country\u2019s decision to host Harambee Stars\u2019 matches in Malawi, saying it reflects badly on the nation as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>Their reactions come a day after the Kenya Football Federation (FKF) announced the nation would host its World Cup qualifier match against Burundi in Lilongwe, Malawi on June 7 due to a lack of a Fifa-approved stadium in the country.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview on Wednesday, Bandari FC vice-chairman Twaha Mbarak termed the development unfortunate, saying it was a big slap in Kenya\u2019s face.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis will impact negatively on the country\u2019s efforts to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Fifa will begin to question Kenya\u2019s readiness to host the continental showpiece,\u201d Mbarak remarked.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKenya once lost a golden opportunity to host the CHAN earlier and I hope we will not find ourselves in a similar situation. The government should expedite the construction of all the facilities earmarked for Afcon,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Former FKF president Sam Nyamweya said moving home matches to another country will have severe implications, both on the team\u2019s performance and the perception of the federation itself.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe decision by FKF to host home matches in Malawi has not only sparked disappointment and criticism among fans and stakeholders but also portrayed the federation as clueless,\u201d Nyamweya remarked.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhere was the federation for all this time misadvising the government to close all the national pitches Nyayo National Stadium and Kasarani Sports Complex for renovations?\u201d he posed.<\/p>\n<p>Nyamweya went on to enumerate the negative effects of hosting home matches in Malawi. \u201cFirstly, it affects the morale and support of the home team as they lose the advantage of playing in front of our fans on familiar turf. This could impact their performance on the field.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSecondly, it reflects poorly on the federation\u2019s ability to manage local affairs and provide a conducive environment for football development. It will also lead to a loss of credibility and trust among fans and stakeholders. He termed the decision a blow to national pride and a source of embarrassment for Kenyan football.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFans expect the national team to represent them with honour and integrity, which includes playing home matches on home soil.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe decision may lead to public backlash and further erode confidence in the federation\u2019s leadership. The leadership has shown that their continued stay in office is going to kill football in the country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt also shows that the federation does not have a good rapport with its neighbours Uganda and Tanzania. The matches could have been played there. This is a national shame.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\">Kenya<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. Local sports stakeholders have criticised the country\u2019s decision to host Harambee Stars\u2019 matches in Malawi, saying it reflects badly on the nation as a whole. 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