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Top Kenyan Fifa referees fail fitness test

Centre referee Davies Omweno (right) escorts out Everton's Hornby Fraser during their SportPesa friendly match with Kariobangi Sharks at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on July 7, 2019.


Photo credit: Sila Kiplagat | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Kenyan Premier League (KPL) level referees who failed the test are Badir Yassin, Dan Ogosi, Hassan Ahmed, Isaac Memusi, Calvince Otieno, and Samuel Mwaura
  • Fifa female referees who retained their badges are MaryAnn Njoroge (Kiambu), Jane Cherono (Eldama Ravine), and Caroline Kiles (Nakuru)
  • The PET for the 2020/21 season is being supervised by Fifa/ FKF Instructors Stephen Oduory, Caleb Amwayi, Margret Omondi, and Referee's Manager Silvester Kirwa


Five Kenyan Fifa referees failed the Physical Endurance Test (PET) conducted by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) in Nakuru last week.

The biggest casualties are Narok-based Israel Mpaima, Davies Omweno from Nakuru, and Andrew Juma who is based in Nairobi. Agneta Itubo also failed the test while Caroline Wanjala did not attend.