Tusker captain Abud Omar has voiced his frustration over the latest postponement of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, warning that continued disruptions are holding back the growth of Kenyan football.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe four-time league champion expressed his disappointment after the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) was forced to put the planned Saturday, 19 September, kick-off on hold following a court order issued by the Murang’a High Court on Friday.The order directed that the new season should only commence after the promotion/relegation play-off between Mombasa United and Kariobangi Sharks is played and determined, extending the uncertainty that has surrounded the start of the campaign.Kenya's U20 Africa Cup of Nations hopes extinguished after winless qualifier campaignAbud, who took to social media to react to the latest development, described the situation as a step backwards for Kenyan football, comparing the current state of the league to its standing a decade ago.“10 years ago, the Kenyan Premier League was among the better leagues in Africa. We were ranked around the top 20 on the continent, and a big part of that was proper management and the professional standards that came with SuperSport.“But look at where we are today. Many of our neighbouring countries have moved ahead of us because they have invested in better management, infrastructure and professionalism, while our league continues to struggle,” Abud stated.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968580##The Harambee Stars defender also highlighted the impact the delay could have on Kenyan clubs competing in continental competitions and the national team, with the lack of competitive matches threatening to affect players' match fitness and sharpness.Tusker are preparing for their CAF Confederation Cup second-round tie against Tanzanian side Singida Black Stars after eliminating Sudanese outfit Al Ahli Wad Madani in the first preliminary round.Abud believes the prolonged absence of competitive league football could complicate the Brewers' preparations for their continental campaign.Kenyan duo finally cleared for Tanzanian Premier League actionThe defender was also included in Benni McCarthy's squad for Kenya's upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Eritrea and Guinea, adding another concern given the national team's limited competitive preparation.“I’ve just woken up to the news that the league has been cancelled again, and honestly, it’s so frustrating. We have continental competitions and national team games coming up. How are we supposed to compete at the highest level when we don’t have enough competitive matches to maintain our fitness and sharpness?” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968559##With Kenya set to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Tanzania and Uganda, Abud believes the disruptions could have wider implications for the country's preparations for the tournament.He called for greater seriousness in the management of the domestic game, insisting that players, clubs and supporters deserve a stable and competitive league.“Other countries are moving forward and doing everything they can to improve their leagues, while we seem to be going backwards.Still in the woods: FKF Premier League kick-off postponed once again“And with Kenya preparing to co-host AFCON next year, this is really worrying. We need to get serious about our football. Our players, clubs and fans deserve a properly organised, professional and competitive league.“This is not just about today’s fixtures. It’s about the future of Kenyan football,” he said.The 2026/27 FKFPL season was initially scheduled to begin on August 22 before being postponed to August 29 and later rescheduled for Saturday, 19 September. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9968579##The latest court directive has now left the start date uncertain, with clubs once again facing an extended pre-season.