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According to world football governing body FIFA, Kenya retained its position with 1,185.08 points, missing out on an opportunity to climb the rankings as several nations benefited from strong performances at the World Cup.
Speaking via video call after Sunday's match, Ruto praised the players for their outstanding performance and pledged his full support as they prepare for the tournament in Morocco.
The two were unveiled in Nairobi on Friday as Shabana, who finished fifth last season with 52 points after 34 matches, won only 14 fixtures while losing and drawing 10 games each.
Following a dispute ruled by FIFA’s Players’ Status Chamber, the case was partially decided in favour of the coach, ordering Bandari to pay USD 6,483.87 (about Sh837,067) in outstanding remuneration and USD 22,500 (about Sh2.9 million) as compensation for breach of contract, with all other claims dismissed.
Simiyu opened the scoring in the 24th minute, only for veteran Harambee Stars left-back Aboud Omar to equalise from a free-kick five minutes later.
The dispute traces back to an April 24 NEC resolution that sought to compel the three officials to step aside over claims involving the alleged misappropriation of about Sh42 million connected to CHAN insurance funds and procurement-related concerns.
Making the revelations of Saturday via their website, the local football governing body said that it has taken disciplinary action against three match officials following a review of recent Kenya Premier League ( KPL) fixtures.
In the interim, the NEC appointed Deputy President Macdonald Mariga to assume the role of acting president with immediate effect. The appointment will remain in place pending the completion of investigations and a forensic audit into the federation’s affairs.
Speaking at the Kenyan Ambassadors Conference on Monday, FKF President Hussein Mohammed said football has evolved into a powerful unifying force that goes beyond competition to shape societies and economies.
Speaking to Radio Generation on Tuesday morning, former Harambe Stars captain Musa Otieno hailed the South African import, saying that his faith in youngsters might be Kenya's solution to exposing players in established proffesional first tier football leagues abroad.
Kenya is building a new 10,000-seat, Sh850m Thika Stadium, set for completion by year-end, to boost local sport, protect traders’ livelihoods and serve as a potential AFCON 2027 training venue.
Kenya says it would support delaying AFCON 2027 to 2028, citing election-year security risks, stadium upgrades and fan controls as CAF inspectors assess East Africa’s readiness to co-host.