Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has dismissed reports that it has appointed a new vice-president to replace McDonald Mariga.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Kenyan football governing body said no appointments have been made to fill the seven National Executive Committee (NEC) positions declared vacant following Saturday’s Special General Meeting (SGM) in Meru.In an official statement dated Monday, 9 November, the federation clarified that it had not appointed anyone to occupy the positions.##NAJAVA_MECA_10104626##The communication came after a local television station reported that co-opted NEC member Abdallah Yusuf had been selected to take over from Mariga.“Contrary to reports and claims doing the rounds, no appointments have been made to fill the vacant positions, including that of the Vice President,” FKF stated.The federation added that it has established constitutional procedures to guide the filling of vacant leadership positionsMcCarthy threatens FIFA, CAF action over unpaid salaries as Harambee Stars face South AfricaThey maintain that any decisions would be made in accordance with its constitution and applicable regulations before being communicated through official channels.The clarification comes amid an escalating leadership dispute following Saturday’s stormy SGM at a Meru hotel, where delegates voted to remove Mariga and six other NEC members.The former Inter Milan midfielder, however, has rejected the decision and vowed to remain in officeCoach Onyango identifies key factors behind rising ACL injuries among Kenyan footballersMariga says the proceedings were unconstitutional and that the affected officials were denied an opportunity to defend themselves.In a statement issued on Monday, the former Harambee Stars captain maintained that the seven officials’ constitutional mandates could not be taken away through what he described as an unlawful process.“The affected NEC members remain in office, and their constitutional mandates cannot be extinguished through an unlawful process. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10101977##What transpired in Meru was a deliberate attempt to silence elected leaders who have consistently championed accountability, transparency and good governance within FKF,” he said.The 2010 UEFA Champions League winner with Inter Milan further vowed to pursue all available constitutional avenues to challenge the resolutions, while calling on FIFA, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Sports Registrar to scrutinise the proceedings.“We reject the purported dismissal of the seven NEC members and shall not recognise resolutions arising from proceedings conducted in breach of the FKF Constitution. STARS ABROAD: Marcelo scores and assists in Raków win as Ochieng, Wanjala feature in SpainWe reserve the right to pursue all available constitutional remedies to challenge the purported resolutions,” Mariga added.He also questioned the composition of the assembly, alleging that 32 accredited Congress delegates, alongside the seven affected NEC officials, were denied access to the meeting venue.The former midfielder further raised concerns over delegate credentials, attendance, quorum and the voting process, asking the relevant football authorities to investigate the claims.##NAJAVA_MECA_10104621##The latest exchange follows a dramatic build-up to Saturday’s meeting, which had been convened to deliberate on the conduct of the seven officials and their involvement in the leadership dispute that has paralysed sections of the federation’s operations.Tension was already high at the hotel before proceedings began, with rival factions at loggerheads over access to the venue. Police officers from the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) intervened, with tear gas fired as delegates and other attendees were forced out of the meeting area.The meeting was subsequently delayed before resuming under tight security.Fred Ambani praises Ikara, raises concern over Leopards' poor finishingMariga arrived at the hotel in a police Land Cruiser, accompanied by armed officers, as the standoff continued.His faction later maintained that some of its members and accredited delegates had been prevented from entering the venue.Gor Mahia revenue from Nairobi United clash falls short of KSh 1 millionOnce proceedings resumed, the General Assembly voted to expel the seven NEC members.FKF President Hussein Mohammed said the affected officials had been invited to present their submissions but failed to attend or send representatives.
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