By Mark Kinyanjui
In a major win for sports enthusiasts in the region, Francis Liboyi Omukuba, the President of the Kenya Football Fans Federation (KEFOFA), has been appointed to a high-ranking continental position.
Following a constitutive congress of the African Sports Supporters Confederation (AASC/CASS) held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Liboyi was officially named the President of the Eastern Zone for the confederation.
The appointment, signed by AASC President Michel Stanislas Gobou, gives the Kenyan fan leader a mandate to oversee all supporters’ activities across the East African region.
In the role, Liboyi will be tasked with leading the implementation of the confederation’s actions within the Eastern Zone.
He will also work to enhance the reputation of the African Sports Supporters Confederation across regional borders. Furthermore, Liboyi will be working directly with the CASS Permanent Secretariat to align fan activities with continental standards.
What This Means for Kenyan Fans
The move is seen as a strategic boost for Kenyan football fans, who have recently been seeking more structured representation at both the national and international levels.
By having a Kenyan at the helm of the Eastern Zone, local fans are expected to have a louder voice in continental sports governance and better coordination during major tournaments like the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The African Sports Supporters Confederation, headquartered in Abidjan, serves as the umbrella body for organized fan groups across Africa, aiming to foster unity, discipline, and vibrant support for African sports.
The appointment took effect officially following the congress, marking a new chapter for sports diplomacy in the region.
About KEFOFA
KEFOFA is a national sports organization registered under the Societies Act to represent the interests of supporters for both local clubs and national teams, including the Harambee Stars and Harambee Starlets.
KEFOFA actively organises logistical support for fans to attend international tournaments, such as ferrying supporters to various Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) editions. They facilitated a number of fans during the 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN) which Kenya co-hosted alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
By fostering unity across club divides and promoting a disciplined, patriotic cheering culture, the federation aims to modernize the Kenyan fanbase and elevate the overall standard of the sport in the region.
Meanwhile, Liboyi has called for increased fan registration with KEFOFA to bolster their organisational capacity and improve future planning.
Fans are encouraged to register on the federation’s official website (https://www.kefofa.co.ke/register.php) Membership options include:
Ordinary Membership: Annual subscription at Ksh3,000.
Corporate Membership: Ksh100,000
Life Membership: Ksh200,000
