FOOTBALL

Cancellation of the u20, Cameroon International friendly match

Under National 20 football friendly match between Cameroon and Kenya has been called off.

In a Press Statement sent to newsroom by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) read that the cancellation of the friendly match was called off at the request of the Cameroonian Football Association.

The match which was scheduled to take place tomorrow, Saturday December, 2016 will now be played on a date to be agreed upon by both parties.

The letter read that “FKF wishes to apologies for any inconveniences caused this even as the federation strives to organize high profile friendlies for all national teams in line with its vision for qualifying for the 2022 world Cup.”

The Kenya Under-20 football team was supposed to play two international friendly matches against Cameroon in December.

According to FKF, John Kamau’s charges are scheduled to tackle Cameroon on December 10 away before hosting the same side on December 17 in Nairobi.

Last month, the Kenyan Under-20 played South Africa in another friendly match where they lost 3-1 thanks to goals from Captain Tercius Malepe and second half substitutes Menzi Ndwandwe and Lehlohonolo Radebe at Tsakane Stadium in Brakpan.

Kenya got a consolation goal from second-half substitute Francis Muturi Kinyua.

Cameroon is gearing up for Africa Under -20 Cup of Nations, which will take place from February 26 to March 12 in Zambia next year.

Cameroon is in pool B together with Senegal, South Africa and Sudan.

The first four teams from continental tourney will qualify for 2017 FIFA Under -20 World Cup to be held in South Korea from May 20 to June 11.

FOOTBALL

FKF issues warning on unlicensed clubs

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) have handed clubs one week notice to comply with CAF (Confederation of African Football) licensing rules and regulations.

 FKF Chairman Nick Mwendwa said that clubs that don’t apply for the license will have to be relegated to the lower leagues.

Mwendwa said, “It’s a FIFA and CAF regulation and not our own making. Clubs must obtain CAF license to participate in the top leagues and we have extended the deadline to Friday December 16.”

“Clubs that will not apply for the same by deadline day will risk being relegated to lower leagues. If in KPL, they will be relegated to National Super League,” said Mwendwa.

Three clubs have been issued with the certificate to participate in the league come next year.

Tusker and Ulinzi were awarded certificates due to their participation in the CAF champion’s league while Wazito FC was awarded yesterday.

“There are 16 clubs in the Sportpesa premier league and 20 clubs in the National Super league and only 15 clubs in those two divisions have sent their application,” said FKF chairman.

He added that 12 clubs have begun their process that is; AFC Leopards, Chemelil Sugar, Gor Mahia, KK Homeboyz, Sony Sugar, Thika United, Palos FC, Kariobangi Sharks, KCB, Nakumatt, Zoo Kericho and Posta Rangers.