The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has conducted the mandatory Physical Endurance Test (PET) training for match officials ahead of the new season, which kicks off tomorrow.The three-day event, which began on Wednesday, August 21, will conclude today at the MISC Kasarani Annex.##NAJAVA_MECA_8291018##According to a letter from FKF, the training involved 120 elite referees and assistant referees from the FKF Premier League and FKF Women Premier League, along with 40 match assessors and commissioners from both leagues.Sylvester Kirwa, the Referees Manager at FKF and a former FIFA referee, shared details about the training process:”PET is mandatory to test and educate them about the new laws and rules of the game that FIFA released in June. Match commissioners are also reviewing our shortcomings from last season and developing strategies to improve match handling,” said Kirwa.We will hit them hard- How Gor Mahia are plotting for El Merreikh’s fallFIFA referee Stephen Yiembe, one of the attendees, noted that the test helps officials improve and review key refereeing moments from the past season.“We are here to sharpen our skills and remind ourselves of the laws of the game, especially with the new season starting with PET. We will also watch clips that remind us of match situations and how we managed certain games last season,” said Yiembe.Nick Mwendwa defends FKF-PL referees amid match-fixing claimsPeter Waweru, the most experienced of the elite FIFA referees in the country, emphasized the importance of the medical check-up required before officiating.“We must undergo a medical check-up before we proceed. As you may have noticed, sometimes referees run more than players, so it’s essential to assess who is fit for the game,” said Waweru.
