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FKF is broke, says Acting President Petra
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Deputy President Doris Petra (left) hands a trophy to Marvelous FC who were crowned this year's Embu County league champions after beating Yanga FC 2-1 at Nembure Stadium on November 27, 2022. Petra said FKF was currently broke after Fifa and sponsors suspended funding.
Photo credit: Charles Wanyoro | Nation Media Group
What you need to know:
- FKF Deputy President Doris Petra said they found empty coffers when they resumed office and it would take some time before they restore normalcy
- Speaking at Nembure Stadium on Sunday during the Embu County league finals, Petra said their suspension by government led to withdrawal of funding by Fifa and other key sponsors
- She said FKF had started a countrywide talent search and dispatched a team of coaches to scout for them, but the programme was abandoned when they left office
Reinstated Football Kenya Federation (FKF) officials have said that the organisation is broke, and called for patience as they restore normalcy at the country’s football governing body.
FKF Deputy President Doris Petra, who is the acting FKF President, said they found empty coffers when they resumed office and it would take some time before they restore normalcy.
