Former Harambee Starlets striker Neddy Atieno has been appointed as the interim head of women’s football in the country for the next three months.Atieno, who recently played for Ulinzi Starlets, takes over the role previously held by another former international, Doreen Nabwire. She will aim to demonstrate her capabilities to the federation, hoping to secure the position permanently.##NAJAVA_MECA_8625165##In a letter dispatched by the Federation CEO, Patrick Korir, the newly formed FKF Ad Hoc Committee stated that Atieno’s performance will be reviewed at the end of her term on April 6, 2025, after which a decision will be made regarding the possibility of an extension.”The Football Kenya Federation Ad Hoc Transition Committee is pleased to inform you of your appointment as the Women’s Football Administrative Manager. This appointment is on an interim basis, which will lapse on April 6th, 2025, after which the position will be reviewed,” the letter reads.The committee expressed confidence in her ability to succeed in the role and wished her well. “We believe you are well-qualified for this position and wish you the best in your role,” the letter continued.Nairobi City Stars name Muyoti’s successorAtieno’s mandate as the Women’s Football Administrative Manager is to ensure that women’s football is managed professionally, effectively, and efficiently.Atieno is no stranger to football management. In 2021, she was appointed to the FKF Caretaker Committee to lead women’s football matters in Kenya after being selected by the then Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Amina Mohammed. This came after the government disbanded FKF and handed the mandate to a temporary committee, which ended after just over a year when Ababu Namwamba was appointed Sports CS and reinstated FKF.In her new role, Atieno will work closely with NEC Women Representative Kerubo Momanyi, who is the NEC member in charge of women’s football.FKF president reveals when new Harambee Stars coach will be announced
