FIFA Breaks Silence On FKF Scandal Involving Suspended President, Issues Way Forward
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is monitoring proceedings within the Kenyan football hierarchy following the ouster of Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed.
Mohammed was suspended over allegations of financial misconduct tied to the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament.
In a letter addressed to FKF, FIFA confirmed it is working jointly with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to assess the situation and establish whether due process was followed in the decisions taken by the FKF National Executive Committee on or around April 24, 2026.
“We wish to inform you that FIFA, in coordination with the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), is currently assessing this matter with a view to gaining a clear and accurate understanding of the circumstances surrounding the adoption of the Resolution, as well as its compliance with the FKF Statutes,” the statement read in part.
FIFA further directed FKF to submit a wide range of documents to support its review, including records of how the emergency National Executive Committee meeting was convened, proof of quorum, voting details, and evidence that the affected officials were given a fair opportunity to respond before any action was taken.
The global football body also requested written justification for the suspension decision, alongside all supporting materials, reports, correspondence, and any other documents relied upon by the NEC in reaching its resolution.
FIFA set a deadline of May 1, 2026, for the submission of the requested materials, stating that the information will be used to determine whether FKF acted within its constitutional and governance framework.
Former Inter Milan midfielder Donald Mariga confirmed the developments in a statement on Saturday afternoon during a press conference where he assumed the role of acting president of the FKF.
Meet McDonald Mariga the new Acting President of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF)! pic.twitter.com/uKsQqghXmb
— The Kenyan Vigilante (@KenyanSays) April 26, 2026
“We note that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA), the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) have commenced processes of review and inquiry into this matter,” Mariga confirmed.
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“We welcome these processes and respectfully urge the respective bodies to fast-track the inquiries to ensure timely accountability, preserve public confidence, and facilitate the swift restoration of integrity within the Football Kenya Federation.”
Mariga also explained the recent developments within the FKF, noting that the National Executive Committee was compelled to take action after reports of financial breaches within the body.
Mariga should be the official FKF president pic.twitter.com/4oxp3v3V4g
— Jafehh (@jafehh) April 25, 2026
“It came to our attention from the National Executive Committee (NEC) that there were serious governance, financial and constitutional violations which led to the resolutions passed on April 24,” he added.
Additionally, Mariga confirmed that stringent measures will be taken to preserve evidence, including freezing relevant accounts where Hussein Mohammed is a signatory and reviewing all existing contracts.
FIFA Breaks Silence On FKF Scandal Involving Suspended President, Issues Way Forward
