Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed has attributed the delay and possible absence of prize money for last season’s league winners to the dire financial situation the body is currently grappling with.Kenya Police FC clinched the FKF Premier League title while Kenya Police Bullets FC emerged as champions in the Women’s Premier League. Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsHowever, despite their achievements, both teams are yet to receive any monetary reward from the federation.##NAJAVA_MECA_9019145##Speaking in an interview with Citizen TV, Hussein, who assumed office in December 2024, said the federation inherited a heavy debt burden, which has strained its operations and left it struggling to stay afloat.”I am not trying to make excuses, as I found this league already halfway through. We are still struggling with our debt portfolio and are just keeping our heads above water right now,” he explained.He called for patience from stakeholders and the public, asking to be judged on the upcoming season, which will be the first full campaign under his leadership.STARS ABROAD: Harambee Stars ace features as Walsall stun Aston Villa in pre-season clash“Please judge me from the next season. Of course, we will do whatever we can to remunerate, compensate, and motivate the teams by offering good cash prizes down the road,” he assured.Hussein also outlined an ambitious vision for the future of the Kenyan league, saying he envisions a time when clubs could earn up to Kshs 50 million in prize money. However, he emphasised that this would only be possible by improving the league’s marketability and appeal.McCarthy explains inclusion of injured Bajaber in Harambee Stars CHAN squad“We must attract that kind of money somehow. It can only come if the league is competitive, visible, and viable. I want the Kenya Premier League to attract prize monies of 30, 40, even 50 million per season. It is possible,” he said.Meanwhile, Hussein stressed the need to transform the league into a sellable product that can appeal to sponsors and the wider public.”But how do you attract resources? There has to be a product that is sellable, a product that corporates are willing to invest in and Kenyans are proud to support,” he added.The 2025/26 FKF Premier League season is expected to kick off towards the end of September.Aldrine Kibet completes move to LaLiga club
