FIFA and FKF Partner for Club Professionalization Workshop in Nairobi
Summary:
- FIFA and FKF are hosting a two-day workshop for FKF Premier League clubs in Nairobi.
- Key sessions will focus on strategic planning, governance, and financial management to professionalize Kenyan clubs.
- FIFA experts and Next Sports will lead, aiming to equip club executives with essential skills for self-sustainability.
FKF President Nick Mwendwa will open and close the event.
Football Kenya Federation (FKF), in collaboration with FIFA, is set to host a high-level workshop aimed at advancing professional management within FKF Premier League clubs. Part of FIFA’s Club Professionalization and Management Program, the workshop will be held in Nairobi from Monday, October 28, to Tuesday, October 29, 2024, marking an essential step in aligning Kenyan football clubs with international standards.
The workshop will bring together FKF Premier League club Chairmen and CEOs for sessions led by renowned experts from FIFA and N3xt Sports. Participants will gain insights on strategic planning, effective governance, and financial management—core areas identified as critical for club self-sustainability. Speakers include FIFA’s Marcos Picalló Aguilar, N3xt Sports’ Marcos Pelegrin, FIFA Consultant Pedro Correia, and Aser Ventures’ former Managing Partner, Javier Sobrino.
Day one will focus on strategic planning, facilitated by Sobrino, Pelegrin, and Correia. On the second day, governance practices and financial management will be highlighted, with Correia and Pelegrin leading these essential discussions. By the workshop’s conclusion, FKF President Nick Mwendwa will close the event, reinforcing the federation’s commitment to the growth and professionalization of Kenyan football.
FIFA’s Club Professionalization and Management Program aims to create globally competitive African clubs by building sustainable structures. With the support of N3xt Sports and Aser Ventures, FIFA is empowering African football executives to achieve excellence in club management, ultimately fostering a thriving football culture across the continent.
