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Nyamweya: FKF Presidential aspirant insists KPL right to plan league restart

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Presidential candidate Sam Nyamweya has supported plans by Kenyan Premier League (KPL) to restart the top tier if the Covid-19 restrictions and measures are relaxed by the Government.

The KPL Governing Council is set to meet next week to discuss the fate of top-flight football. The veteran administrator states stability is vital for football ecosystem in the country.

"I fully support KPL decision to convene its Governing Council and with the guidance of the Government of Kenya and Fifa on Covid-19 pandemic, restart the KPL League and take it to its logical conclusion," Nyamweya said in a signed statement obtained by Goal .