Hussein Mohammed named McDonald Mariga as his FKF running mate in October 2024.
Mohammed paired his administrative and commercial experience with the former Harambee Stars captain’s football credentials.
Hussein Mohammed unveiled former Harambee Stars captain McDonald Mariga as his running mate for the FKF presidency in October 2024. He said Mariga’s passion for football matched his own ambition.
The pairing brought together two different backgrounds in the race to lead the Football Kenya Federation. Mohammed offered administrative and commercial experience, while Mariga brought credentials from a distinguished playing career.
Mariga was the first Kenyan to win the UEFA Champions League. He also brought the appeal of a former international with an understanding of the game.
In explaining his choice, Mohammed placed shared passion at the centre of the partnership. His introduction of Mariga presented a ticket combining management experience with the perspective of a former national team captain.
