Extreme Sports Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Hussein Mohammed has officially declared his candidature for the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) presidency after over two years of speculation.
Mohammed on Wednesday, August 28, declared his bid to replace the incumbent President Nick Mwendwa, highlighting that Kenyan football needs a fresh start.
He underlined his desire to save football in Kenya from the doldrums and called on all delegates and football stakeholders to stand up and be counted as those who changed the story of Kenyan football by supporting those who have its interests at heart.
“Hope is the last thing ever lost. The hope in Kenyan football is never lost…this is a fresh start. Players are saying it loud and clear…they want a fresh start. Coaches are saying it unequivocally…they want a fresh start. Referees cannot wait any longer…they are demanding a fresh start. Kenyans are saying it repeatedly…they want a fresh start,” Mohammed said as he concluded his speech.
“My question to you…are you ready to save Kenyan football? Are you ready to earn a living from Kenyan football? Are you ready for a fresh start? I stand in front of you to tell you that I am ready to lead from the front.”
Hussein has been involved in the development of football in the country over the past two decades through the grassroots Super 8 tournament.
Hussein Mohammed Heavily Involved in Super 8 Tournament
He has managed football both at the grassroots and top level through his company Extreme Sports which worked with the FKF through the Super 8 Tournament and has engaged in other sponsorships.
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Mohammed founded Extreme Sports, a Retail and Distribution Company specialized in Action & Endurance Sports in 2004.
According to its website, the company was established with the vision of becoming one of the Middle East’s best retailers and distributor of some of the world’s best Sports Brands.
The company’s deals in a wide range products such as bicycles, footwear, action sport gears, water sports and other endurance sports related products.
Hussein Mohammed is also the current Vice Chairman of Kenya Premier League side Muranga Seal Football Club (FC).
His entry into the race comes in the wake of Saturday’s Special General Meeting (SGM) where the 89 delegates in attendance ratified the electoral code of conduct and the electoral board.
Others who have thrown their hats in the ring include former KPL CEO Jack Oguda, former Harambee Stars and Gor Mahia defender Sammy ‘Kempes’ Owino, former FKF president Sammy Nyamweya, and former FKF National Executive Committee (NEC) member Tom Alila.
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The incumbent, Nick Mwendwa, has already served two terms as stipulated by the federation’s constitution.
Mohammed’s Vision as Head of FKF
During his declaration of his FKF presidency candidature, Hussein highlighted that key pillars of his vision for the sport include infrastructural development at the grassroots, restructuring of the national league, and anti-hooliganism.
Development of academies, branding and marketing of local clubs as well as fight against match fixing at all levels of the game are also his key pillars.
Among his proposals include reverting the national league to the Kenya Premier League (KPL) to enhance the professionalization and commercialization of the same as well applying the same model for women’s football.
Additionally, the presidential hopeful promised to advocate for the construction of at least two or three stadia (5000 or 10,000-seater) in every county to improve infrastructure.
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