More than five years after leaving Football Kenya Federation’s (FKF) top seat, Sam Nyamweya has announced his intent to make a comeback.In a statement seen by Mozzart Sport, the former football administrator confirmed he will contest for the FKF Presidency in the forthcoming elections.Explaining his reasons for the comeback, Nyamweya said he aims to lead a successful national team, stop match-fixing, improve the men’s and women’s football leagues, and strengthen grassroots football.”Part of what I intend to do for Kenyan football includes:- Making the men’s and women’s Premier League autonomous and run by a professional company,- Streamlining football officiating,- Strengthening national teams, and- Criminalizing match-fixing and manipulation,” read part of his statement.##NAJAVA_MECA_8290621##Nyamweya declared his interest days after attending the FKF Special General Meeting as an observer.The meeting approved the rules for the forthcoming elections, with the delegates approving a five-member body to oversee the process.Nyamweya is seeking a comeback to football’s top seat after serving as FKF president from 2011 to 2016.”The Sports Act allows me another term as president,” he said.Omala’s sudden return to Kenya from Lebanon explainedThe number of aspirants hoping to secure the federation’s top seat is expected to grow in the coming days after the SGM.With the polls likely to take place this year, individuals aspiring for the presidency have been openly strategizing, meeting various stakeholders, issuing statements, and doing all they can to win the delegates’ votes.Although some have yet to formally announce their candidacies, Mozzart Sport understands that Gor Mahia Secretary General Sam Ocholla, Extreme Sports CEO Hussein Mohammed, and former Harambee Stars midfielder Sam Owino, popularly known as Kempes, are interested in the seat.Also expected in the race are Bandari Vice Chairman Twaha Mbarak and former Kenya Premier League Limited CEO Jack Oguda.Nyamweya failed to defend his seat in 2016, with Nick Mwendwa succeeding him after defeating his main competitor, Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier, in the 2016 polls.Okumu’s teammate named in Zimbabwe’s squad for AFCON qualifier against KenyaMwendwa went on to defend his seat in October 2020, garnering 77 out of a possible 85 votes in a race that attracted five candidates.It is not yet clear whether Mwendwa will attempt to defend his seat or if the regulations on term limits will prevent him from running.
