Kenya Police FC CEO Chris Oguso has proposed a significant restructuring of the National Super League (NSL) and a revision of the promotion and relegation criteria for the FKF Premier League.Under the current system, two teams are automatically relegated from the FKF Premier League, while the top two teams from the NSL are automatically promoted.The team finishing 16th in the top tier faces the third-placed team from the second tier in a two-legged promotion/relegation playoff, with the winner earning the third promotion spot to the FKF Premier League.##NAJAVA_MECA_8609594##The NSL is a 20-team league comprising clubs from across the country, but it is notorious for its high travel demands. This has placed a significant financial strain on clubs, particularly those lacking sponsorship.In response, Oguso is calling for a restructuring of the NSL to introduce two regions, Zone A and Zone B, in an effort to reduce travel distances and alleviate the financial burden on clubs.Harambee Stars up against Tanzania in second Mapinduzi Cup clashThe former footballer also advocates for changes in the FKF Premier League’s promotion and relegation system.He proposes that three teams be automatically relegated from the FKF Premier League and three teams promoted from the NSL.According to his proposal, the winners of each zone would be automatically promoted, while the second-place finishers in both zones would compete in a playoff for the third promotion spot.”I have a proposal for the new FKF administration to revise the relegation rules in the KPL,” Oguso said. “We should have two zones in the NSL, Zone A and Zone B (Western and Eastern zones), to reduce travel costs, especially since we don’t have a sponsor for the league.”Tanzanian club seeks refund from Gor Mahia over aborted defender transferOguso further suggests that teams finishing in 16th place in the FKF Premier League should not have the opportunity to avoid relegation through the playoff system, believing that this will create a more competitive and exciting league.He argues that removing the lifeline of playoffs for relegated teams will encourage clubs to perform at their best to avoid the drop.”Why should we relegate a team from the KPL and then give them a lifeline through a playoff? This system will foster more competition in the KPL and motivate teams to work harder to avoid relegation,” Oguso added.It remains to be seen whether the new FKF administration, led by Hussein Mohammed and his deputy McDonald Mariga, will implement changes to the league structure.Kusaba eyes FKFPL Golden Boot after unorthodox journey to Kenya
