Former international Macdonald Mariga is set to be unveiled as a candidate in the up-coming Football Kenya Federation (FKF) elections.Mariga, a former Inter-Milan midfielder, will be a running mate to Presidential candidate Hussein Mohamed.According to those organizing the unveiling, it will be done early next week and they believe that the former international’s entry into the political ring will boost Mohammed’s chances of clinching the top seat.“Given his experience in football and international experience, he brings a lot to Hussein’s camp. His entry should tilt the scales in his camp’s favor,” said one of those handling the matter.##NAJAVA_MECA_8370711##Mariga has recently been seen with Mohammed as they attend different football tournaments in the country.Before turning professional, Mariga played locally for Ulinzi Stars and the defunct Kenya Pipeline FC.His first stint in the paid ranks was in Sweden and he became the first Kenyan to play in the Italian Serie ‘A’ after signing for Parma.He almost became the first Kenyan to play in the English Premier League in 2008 but his expected move to Manchester City hit a snag following the then country’s low ranking in Fifa.After missing to play in England, he joined Inter-Milan becoming the first Kenyan to win the UEFA Champions League with the Italian giants.FKF Presidential aspirant Hussein Mohammed’s promises to Kenyan footballThe FKF electoral board has issued a road map for the up-coming elections with the national elections set to be held on December 7.They will be preceded by the county elections to be held on November 9. Elsewhere, former FKF president Sam Nyamweya has expressed concerns over the process. Technicalities that may lock Hussein Mohammed from contesting for FKF electionsIn a statement, Nyamweya said the short time between when the board was unveiled and when the process will be held violates Fifa statutes.He argued that according to Fifa statutes, there should be a six months difference between the two processes.
