With less than one month before the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) elections, realignments are taking shape as candidates shift camps to enhance their chances.Bandari FC vice chairman Twaha Mbarak, who initially supported Hussein Mohammed, has now joined the camp of Kakamega Homeboyz chairman Cleophas Shimanyula.##NAJAVA_MECA_8398579##In Mohammed’s camp, Mbarak had been offered a seat on the National Executive Committee (NEC) for the Coast region. However, Shimanyula offered him the vice president’s position, prompting him to abandon his previous camp.“I have joined Shimanyula’s camp, and we are confident of being elected in December. We have the numbers and expect to bring all Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) clubs on board,” said Mbarak.Shimanyula promised to assemble the strongest team for the upcoming elections and expressed confidence in his election.“We have the support of the majority of the delegates, so this should be an easy election for us,” said Shimanyula.Elsewhere, several candidates have expressed interest in contesting various positions in the upcoming elections.Blow for Harambee Stars as star midfielder picks up injury ahead of Cameroon gameAthanas Obango, a close ally of Hussein, has announced his intention to vie for the NEC seat in Nairobi. He will face off against incumbent Michael Ouma, who has held the position for the last four years.Stephen Ochiel has declared his interest in the Executive Committee seat for Nyanza. He is expected to have a favorable chance since the incumbent, Joseph Andere, will not be defending the seat after serving the mandatory two terms under the Sports Act. Andere was first elected in 2016 and is reportedly eyeing a higher position, with limited options to choose from—either the Vice President or President.David Chege has announced that he will defend his seat as the Executive Committee member for Central.The elections will begin with the county polls on November 9, followed by the national elections scheduled for December 7.What Olunga promised MOFA after their match against Mombasa Stars
