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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Transition Committee on Friday announced the postponement of the 2022-2023 FKF Premier League season for the third time in a month.<\/p>\n

In a statement signed by chairman Maurice Oyugi, the TC said its decision had been informed by the cloud of uncertainty surrounding Kenyan football.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlease note that the kick-off of the 2022\/2023 league season has been postponed to a date that will be communicated soon,\u201d the statement read in part.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe committee has received several requests from clubs to postpone the league until the uncertainty surrounding the league is addressed,” reads a statement by the committee. TC promised to communicate new dates in the coming days.<\/p>\n

“The committee would like to inform clubs that the request has been granted and the league kick-off date will be communicated once all stakeholders agree on a way forward. We thank you for your continued support and understanding.\u201d<\/p>\n

The decision comes exactly a week after 12 representatives of the Kenyan Premier League caucus met and decided to spurn all competitions that lack the blessings of the world football governing body, Fifa.<\/p>\n

The clubs were reacting to an earlier statement released by the Committee’s head of secretariat, Linda Oguttu, that communicated the new dates for the Kenyan Premier League season.<\/p>\n

Oguttu noted they had decided to postpone the league given a significant number of clubs that had requested to participate in the Kecoso games.<\/p>\n

Nairobi City Stars chief executive officer, Patrick Korir, said they were trying to avoid a repeat of last season’s scenario where Tusker’s successful title hunt counted for nothing after they were barred from the international stage.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe don’t want a similar situation to happen in the future. That’s why we are keen to have a league that is recognised by Fifa,\u201d Korir said.<\/p>\n

\u201cClubs have been preparing for the new season, but we have seen a lot of confusion surrounding the league dates,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will only be certain of the kick-off date the day a Fifa sanctioned football body will be put in place,\u201d Korir said<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have unanimously resolved as KPL clubs that the teams will not take part in any competition that is not recognized by Fifa because it is a waste of investment and time and very little returns coming through,\u201d said a statement read by Gor Mahia chief executive officer, Raymond Oruo.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat we are saying is that the 18 clubs of the Premier League have decided that we will only play the 2022-2023 season in a properly sanctioned Fifa league because that is the only way our teams and players are going to benefit,\u201d said Oruo.<\/p>\n

Fifa handed Kenya a suspension owing to third-party interference.<\/p>\n

The Mwendwa-led FKF administration was ejected from office last November by Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed who subsequently constituted a caretaker committee to run football in the country.<\/p>\n

The CS said her decision was informed by grave allegations of graft facing the expelled office.<\/p>\n

Amina’s decision led to Kenya’s suspension from the international stage by the world football governing body, Fifa.<\/p>\n

Fifa demanded Mwendwa’s reinstatement as a precondition for lifting the ban.<\/p>\n

On September 8, Mwendwa caused a stir when he penned a letter to Fifa President Gianni Infantino, expressing his desire to reclaim FKF leadership.<\/p>\n

Days later, he stormed the FKF offices at Goal Project in Kasarani, claiming he had regained the federation’s leadership.<\/p>\n

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