Former AFC Leopards chairman Shikanda rejects FKF ouster and accuses goons of disrupting Meru SGM

Former AFC Leopards chairman and Nairobi National Executive Committee (NEC) representative Dan Shikanda has rejected his removal from the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) NEC and accused organisers of using goons to disrupt the Special General Meeting (SGM) held in Meru.Download Our MozzartSport App for More NewsShikanda, one of seven NEC members voted out of office during Saturday's meeting, insists the process was neither free nor legitimate, arguing that the chaotic atmosphere surrounding the gathering undermined its credibility.##NAJAVA_MECA_10101473##The high-stakes meeting, held on 7 November and presided over by FKF President Hussein Mohammed, saw Vice President McDonald Mariga and six other NEC members expelled following allegations of constitutional violations and prolonged absenteeism.Representatives from FIFA, the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and the State Department for Sports were also present.However, Shikanda has questioned the legitimacy of the proceedings, claiming that the venue was surrounded by individuals who disrupted the meeting and compromised the process."The atmosphere was simply not conducive to any legitimate meeting. We had more than 100 motorbikes and over 400 goons surrounding the venue," said the football administrator.Stars Abroad: Harper makes late appearance as Exeter stun Huddersfield while Anyembe features in Viborg winThe former Ingwe boss also questioned the credentials of some of the people who attended the gathering, insisting that the organizers must account for the delegates who participated in the voting."We are eager to see their list of delegates because we have our own list of genuine delegates who were constitutionally mandated to sit in that SGM," he added.His remarks suggest that the ousted faction could challenge the resolutions in court, potentially opening another chapter in the federation's protracted leadership wrangles.On his part, Hussein struck a conciliatory tone after the meeting, urging stakeholders to put aside their differences and focus on developing Kenyan football.Mariga, six others ousted at chaotic FKF SGM in MeruThe FKF president maintained that the federation was willing to work with individuals committed to the game's progress, pointing to recent performances by national teams as evidence of the need for stability and collective effort."We are committed to working with everyone who is like-minded and genuinely wants to build this sport. You have seen our women's teams shining in the AFCON U-17 qualifiers and our youth teams delivering commendable performances abroad. We are focused on maintaining this momentum."The contrasting positions underline the deep divisions within Kenyan football administration, with the Meru resolutions likely to face further scrutiny if the ousted officials pursue legal action.

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