Football: Elect visionary leaders, Mombasa Senator Faki urges

“Football is our way of life and part of our culture.

“We should ensure quality leaders are in charge for the sport to prosper,” added the senator.

Faki spoke when he handed over uniforms to 16 teams that participated in the Swaleh Khamis memorial tournament at Bomu stadium.

Changamwe won the trophy after beating Magongo Rangers in the final.

The senator sponsored the tournament played last December, but awards were awarded at the weekend.

The tournament attracted teams from Changamwe constituency in Mombasa County.

Faki said bad decisions in failing to elect leaders with proven track record in football administration will affect the sport in the next five years.

“My passionate appeal to the electorate is to make smart decisions in the forthcoming football elections,” said the senator.

FKF Mombasa sub branch Chairman Alliy Goshi applauded the efforts made by the senator in engaging the youth.

“Donating football kit goes along way to stimulating social development and co-existence amongst the youth.