The Football Kenya Federation presided over the FIFA Agents exams for the third time at the Royal Tulip Hotel on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, aiming to increase the number of accredited intermediaries in the country.Twelve candidates sat for the examination, including nine Kenyans and three foreign-based candidates from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. They took the mandatory exam, which they must pass to be licensed.##NAJAVA_MECA_8117932##The exam is conducted strictly online via the FIFA Agents Platform. Following the exam, candidates will have to wait a month to receive their results. Those who pass will be licensed by FIFA, allowing them to conduct football agency services worldwide. FIFA mandates representation by licensed football agents, making this exam essential for aspiring agents.Currently, Kenya has only five FIFA-accredited agents: Eugene Obiny, Feisal Noor Osman, James Okina, Christopher Sasaka, and Feisal Hussein Swaleh. Engin Firat advocates for Rooney Onyango’s offensive roleFor players, partnering with accredited agents ensures protection against malpractices. Working with an unlicensed intermediary significantly reduces the chances of recovering lost funds in cases of fraud.Interested individuals must submit an application via the FIFA Agent Platform. Upon successful application, they will be invited to sit the FIFA Football Agent Exam, after which they can freely choose at which member association they want to take the exam.The exam lasts 60 minutes and comprises twenty multiple-choice questions designed to test knowledge of FIFA regulations and the football transfer system. The pass mark is 75%.Education and regulation of intermediaries are important as they ensure the protection of players’ and coaches’ interests. FKF conducts these exams twice a year, with the next session scheduled for October 2024.CS Owalo reveals plans for construction of Gor Mahia complex
