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FKF warns Women’s NSL clubs against boycotting weekend fixtures
18th March, 2026 02:29 PM
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has issued a firm directive to clubs participating in the Women’s National Super League (WNSL), urging them to proceed with scheduled fixtures despite ongoing concerns that had sparked talks of a boycott.
In an official communication on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, FKF acknowledged receiving a letter from WNSL clubs highlighting various grievances affecting the competition. The federation noted that it had already initiated plans to engage all clubs across different leagues in structured discussions aimed at addressing these issues comprehensively.
According to the statement, FKF leadership has already met with clubs from the Women’s Premier League and has scheduled a follow-up meeting with WNSL clubs in the second week of April. A separate engagement with Division One women’s teams is also set to follow, as part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and improve the state of women’s football in the country.
Finding a solution
”Having met with the FKF WPL clubs, the FKF Leadership has scheduled a meeting with the FKF WNSL Clubs in the second week of April and thereafter a meeting with FKF Women’s Div. One teams,” the statement said in part.
However, FKF emphasised that, in the meantime, all clubs must honour their scheduled matches. The federation warned that failure to fulfil fixtures would result in automatic forfeiture of matches and could attract further disciplinary action.
”In the meantime, we urge all clubs to honor all scheduled fixtures as planned in the best interest of football and to avoid bringing the game into disrepute. Further, we wish to remind you that deliberate refusal to honour scheduled league matches will automatically lead to your club forfeiting the match and may be subject to further disciplinary action.” The statement, signed by FKF acting CEO Dennis Gicheru said.
This move comes shortly after the FKF President, Hussein Mohammed, met Women’s Premier League representatives on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 to find a long -lasting solution to the major problems bedevilling women football.
Charting way forward
He emphasised the importance of collaboration between the federation and clubs in addressing these issues and unlocking the game’s full potential.
According to the FKF boss, the session focused on identifying practical and collective solutions that can help improve the standards, competitiveness, and overall growth of the women’s game.
He noted that the federation is keen on maintaining continuous dialogue with clubs to ensure their concerns are heard and addressed effectively. Mohammed expressed optimism about the future of women’s football, describing it as a sector with enormous room for growth if well supported.
