The Football Kenya Federation’s receipt of approximately USD 8 million (Sh1bn) from FIFA is just one example of the world football governing body’s commitment to developing football worldwide.
The amount is part of FIFA’s unprecedented investment in football development worldwide, which has been made possible by FIFA’s record-breaking revenue of USD 7.6 billion (Sh954bn) during the 2019-2022 cycle, and the expected revenue of USD 11 billion (Sh1.3tn) during the 2023-2026 period.
FIFA’s investment in football development is aimed at making football truly global. The support is provided for development projects, hand-in-hand with the six Confederations and the 211 FIFA Member Associations.
This grant represents a 29% increase from the previous cycle, and it is a sign of FIFA’s commitment to supporting football development in Kenya.
FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura praised the inaugural Africa Schools champion cup that was held in Congo in 2022. She stated that “for many of the players, their journey was the first outside their own country, an occasion on which to learn and make new friends through the beautiful game. Our belief in football’s place at the heart of education is unwavering.”
FIFA has also confirmed that the inaugural 32-team club World Cup in the summer of 2025 will feature four African clubs, four from Asia, four from the Concacaf region, six from South America, one from Oceania, 12 from Europe, and one as a tournament host.
The hosts for the 2026 World Cup, Mexico, USA, and Canada, will qualify automatically for the final round of the competition. FIFA will release further details about the preliminary competitions in all confederations for the tournament.
FIFA’s investment in football development has been made possible by the world football governing body’s record-breaking revenue, which highlights the importance of football to people worldwide.
FIFA is committed to using football to promote education, social integration, and development. The support that FIFA is providing to the Football Kenya Federation is a sign of FIFA’s commitment to supporting football development in Kenya.
