Sofapaka head coach David Ouma is hoping that the league kick off date of Saturday 12 November will not be postponed again after a lengthy preseason.In a meeting back in October, Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) club CEOs penciled Saturday 12 November as the league kick off date.Kenyan bags brace in England as Timothy Ouma lifts another cupWith the FIFA suspension still hanging on Kenya’s neck, the league looks less likely to start on Saturday next week with FKF yet to issue an official kick off date for the league.Ouma bemoaned the long pre-season that the clubs have endured but remained hopeful that the league will soon resume.##NAJAVA_MECA_6778848##“We have had one of the longest preseason preparations in the history of football, but I am happy that we are finally going to have the season back in a week’s time.” Ouma told the club’s website.Clubs in the top tier had initially revealed that they will not participate in a league that is not FIFA sanctioned following the shambolic season last campaign that saw no team participate in CAF Club competitions.The former Harambee Starlets head coach added that preparing for the season without a definite kick off date has been a challenge.Eric Johana extends purple patch in Thailand with another goal“It has been a concern for us since we did not have clear dates, thus tampering with proper planning. Nonetheless, it is a welcome relief for us, and I can’t wait to start the season. I hope all the relevant shareholders will do all that is necessary to have the season be by the 12th of this month, as earlier communicated,” added Ouma.
