FKF Premier League referees, match assessors and commissioners are set to undergo Physical Endurance Test (PET) test from Tuesday to Thursday ahead of league kick off on 19th November.The exercise, that will be red by FKF’s head of referees Sylvester Kirwa is meant to test fitness level of referees who will officiate the 2022/23 FKF Premier League. The test was last conducted in February by the Transition Committee that has since exited the football scene, FKF is back in charge of all football activities in the country.##NAJAVA_MECA_6806369##In an invitation letter from FKF CEO Barry Otieno, the referees have been advised on what to carry for the three-day exercise.“Football Kenya Federation wishes to invite Elite FIFA, FKF PL referees and the FKF PL Match Assessors and Commissioners for a Physical Endurance Test Scheduled to take place from November 15, 2022 to November 17 2022 at Kasarani Stadium, Annex Grounds Nairobi,” read the letter in part.“Please note that all referees are required to carry their training shoes, smart phone and laptop. Additionally, assistant referees must ensure that they carry suitable shoes for CODA test,”.The 2022/23 FKF Premier League season will start on 19th November.Fixtures expected before the end of the week.#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/RC5d5mjEUp— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) November 9, 2022 Over the years the exercise has proved tough for some elite referees who ended up getting locked out of the new season. Seasoned whistle blowers such Kirwa, Nasur Doka, Moses Osano, Oliver Odhiambo, Hannah Njambi, Dorcas Moraa , Oliver Ouma, Hassan Omondi, David Otianga, Beth Wambui. Tabitha Wambui Israel Mpaima, Davies Omweno Andrew Juma and Agneta Itubo are some of the officials who found the exercise too touch in the past PET tests.The FKF Premier League will finally commence on Saturday after a five-month break and all clubs will be looking for a positive start heading into week one.Samuel Onyango features in Zambia as struggling Kabwe Warriors cede lead
