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FKF set to issue Covid-19 passports to all players

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Top FKF scorer Eric Kapaito of Kariobangi Sharks FC after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine at Kasarani Stadium as they await the resumption of FKF leagues. Saturday, April 10, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) will issue Covid-19 passports to all FKF Premier League players and officials ahead of the league’s resumption, FKF president Nick Mwendwa has said.

While pleading with the government to allow the resumption of football in the country moments after leading 11-Nairobi based clubs in a vaccination drive at Kasarani Stadium yesterday, Mwendwa feels a quick return to Premier League action will play a vital role Harambee Stars’ preparation for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

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