Makadara Member of Parliament (MP)and former AFC Leopards Secretary General George Aladwa has called on the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to urgently address the growing concerns around poor officiating and match fixing, which he says are undermining the integrity and progress of Kenyan football.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsSpeaking after casting his vote during the Leopards Special General Meeting (SGM), where new club officials were elected, Aladwa did not mince words, warning that unless the federation tightens oversight, the future of the game will remain in jeopardy.“I want to urge FKF to be more attentive and deliberate when it comes to officiating and match fixing. These issues are slowing down our clubs and denying us real progress in football,” Aladwa told Mozzart Sport.##NAJAVA_MECA_9000958##Last season, the FKF Premier League and lower-tier competitions were marred by a series of controversial decisions and allegations of match-fixing.Gor Mahia sack entire coaching staff after Mozzart Bet Cup lossPhysical assault of officials was witnessed in the lower tiers, with stakeholders calling on the the National Assembly to pass laws that will enhance the fight against match manipulation.REVIEW: A look at AFC Leopards’ season that sparked but failed to igniteFurther, stakeholders called on the federation to work on the reports and complaints raised by clubs so as to restore trust ahead of the new term.“These and many other cases are killing the visibility and potential of our game,” Aladwa said. “FKF must act decisively before the new season kicks off.”##NAJAVA_MECA_9002326##Turning his attention to his beloved Ingwe, Aladwa urged the newly-elected club officials to put past political differences behind them and focus on building a unified team.He also encouraged the club to involve former players in shaping the future of the team.“Let us forget everything that happened during the elections. We are all part of the AFC Leopards family. No one should be left behind,” he said.“We also have legends who have played for this team. Let them be part of the planning. AFC Leopards is a big club not just in Kenya but in Central Africa as well. We all want good results next season.”Why Nairobi United captain rejected Ksh3.8 million offer from South Sudanese clubThe legislator, who runs the Aladwa Super Cup in his Makadara constituency, remains an influential voice in grassroots and elite football circles.
