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WHY FKF REJECTED REPORT: Federation accuses Fifa official of overstepping his mandate and distorting facts

Erick Ochieng (left) of Gor Mahia FC battles for the ball with Shaban Kenga (right) of Bandari FC during a friendly soccer match played at the Mombasa City Stadium on January 24, 2015.[PHOTO BY GIDEON MAUNDU/STANDARD].

The federation's top organ, in a meeting on Monday, voted to throw out all the recommendations by Fifa consultant Robert Nieman.

In rejecting Nieman's report, FKF accused the Fifa official of going beyond his mandate which was pegged on assessing the commercial, contractual and technical implications on KPL premier clubs, should the league be increased from 16 to 18 clubs in 2015."

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