Sam Nyamweya Calls on FIFA, CAF to Intervene in Kenyan Football Crisis

Former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Sam Nyamweya has called on FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to intervene in Kenya's football administration and establish a caretaker or normalisation committee amid ongoing legal and governance disputes.

In a statement, Nyamweya said the country's football structures were facing prolonged instability under the current FKF leadership headed by President Hussein Mohammed, arguing that the situation had reached a point requiring urgent intervention by the international football governing bodies.

He has proposed the creation of an independent committee comprising non-partisan football stakeholders, former players and experienced administrators to oversee the sport during the period of transition.

Nyamweya Raises Concerns Over Football Governance

Nyamweya said the continuing disputes had paralysed sections of Kenyan football and warned that the situation could have implications for national teams, domestic leagues and grassroots development.

“I write this appeal with a heavy heart, as former President of Football Kenya Federation and as a Kenyan who loves football, and who is deeply worried that we are about to embarrass ourselves before the entire continent,” he said in his letter.

He also raised concerns about the decision-making processes within the federation.

Nyamweya alleged that some decisions were being made without adequate involvement of elected National Executive Committee (NEC) members. He further alleged that branch chairpersons were being used to target elected NEC officials.

These claims have been presented by Nyamweya as part of his case for external intervention.

Calls for Financial Transparency

The former FKF president also questioned what he described as an unexplained KSh3 billion budget, calling for greater transparency and accountability over the allocation and expenditure of federation funds.

Nyamweya further alleged that federation resources could have been used to influence resolutions against officials opposed to the current leadership.

He called for a transparent review of the federation's finances and management structures.

Legal Disputes Raise Concern Ahead of AFCON 2027

Nyamweya's appeal comes as Kenya prepares for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which the country will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania.

He argued that continued legal disputes could disrupt domestic competitions, affect player fitness and interfere with preparations for the national team.

The former FKF president also warned that instability could slow the development of grassroots football at a time when Kenya is preparing to participate in and host major continental football events.

The Harambee Stars are also preparing for the AFCON qualification campaign, making the organisation of domestic and national-team football a significant concern.

Proposed Caretaker Committee

Nyamweya wants FIFA and CAF to establish an independent caretaker or normalisation committee to oversee Kenyan football and restore stability to the federation.

He proposed that the committee should include credible football stakeholders, respected former players and administrators who are not aligned to competing factions within the federation.

According to Nyamweya, the committee's responsibilities should include restoring constitutional order, improving financial accountability, overseeing football activities and preparing the ground for transparent and credible FKF elections.

“We cannot head to AFCON 2027 with a federation in squabbles, in court, and run like a personal kiosk. The world is watching us. Let us save Kenyan football now,” Nyamweya said.

His appeal adds to the debate over the governance of Kenyan football as the country approaches a major period that includes AFCON 2027 preparations and national-team qualification activities.

The allegations raised by Nyamweya remain his stated concerns and would require verification or response from the current FKF leadership and other relevant football authorities.