FKF sets sights on making Kenya’s Coast the heartbeat of Beach Soccer

FKF President Hussein Mohammed made the bold declaration during the opening of the Africa Football Business Summit in Mombasa, pledging stronger investment and support to nurture the fast-growing sport.

“We want to make this region the hub of beach soccer,” said Hussein, highlighting Kwale County’s recent success in hosting the Kentaste Kwale Beach Soccer Finals, where Mwanambeyu Girls and Diani Stars clinched championship titles after thrilling months of competition.

The sandy shores of Buntwani Beach in Malindi have already become a key training ground for the Harambee Sand Stars, Kenya’s national beach soccer team. 

Under the leadership of Gabriel Mghendi, the Coast’s NEC Member and chair of the FKF Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee, the federation plans to take beach soccer to new heights.

"We are always ready and soon you will see more action at our beaches", said Mghendi.

Hussein emphasized that the region’s natural coastline and passion for the game offer the perfect foundation to build a formidable national squad. 

“With Mghendi’s experience and local enthusiasm, I’m confident we can assemble a strong team to represent Kenya in regional and international beach soccer,” he said.

Beyond the beach, FKF is also diving deep into youth and women’s football development. Hussein announced major upcoming investments targeting Under-17 competitions and grassroots women’s football, key pillars in FKF’s long-term growth strategy.

“In the coming months, you’ll witness major progress in youth football and women’s football across the country,” he affirmed.