FKF President Hussein Mohammed Issues Paul Pogba Warm Reception Back to Football

FKF President and Hussein Mohammed and Paul Pogba. (Photo Courtesy)

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FKF President and Hussein Mohammed and Paul Pogba. (Photo Courtesy)

FKF President Hussein Mohammed Issues Paul Pogba Warm Reception Back to Football

Stephen Awino 18:09 - 29.06.2025

FKF President Hussein Mohammed welcomed Paul Pogba back to football with a supportive message following the star's move to AS Monaco.

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has extended a warm message of support to French midfielder Paul Pogba as he prepares to restart his career with Ligue 1 side AS Monaco.

The seasoned star, who has faced a turbulent period marred by doping allegations, recently secured a move to the French club in what many see as a critical opportunity for redemption.

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Taking to social media, Hussein Mohammed penned a heartfelt message to Pogba.

“Welcome back to football Paul Pogba as you write a new chapter in your remarkable career. I wish you all the best at your new home, AS Monaco," wrote Mohammed on X.

The FKF boss joins a global chorus of well-wishers who are hopeful that Pogba can revive the form that once saw him crowned a World Cup winner and one of the most influential midfielders of his generation.

A Symbol of Resilience in Modern Football

Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba returns to active football.

Pogba's journey back to the pitch has not been straightforward.

After struggling with a series of injuries and disciplinary setbacks, including a doping suspension that disrupted his stint at Juventus, the midfielder now has a chance to prove his doubters wrong in the French topflight.

His move to AS Monaco, a club known for nurturing talent and offering second chances, is widely viewed as a fitting platform for a fresh start.

Hussein Mohammed’s gesture, though from an unexpected corner of the football world, speaks volumes about Pogba's global influence.

The FKF president has increasingly used his platform to build bridges and show solidarity with players across the globe, embodying a progressive image for Kenyan football on the international stage.

A Fresh Start in Familiar Territory

Paul Pogba
Former Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba || Image source: Imago

AS Monaco presents a familiar yet challenging environment for Pogba, who returns to the French league after nearly a decade of top-level competition in England and Italy.

With the new season approaching, all eyes will be on the World Cup winner as he aims to silence critics and rediscover the magic that once lit up Old Trafford and Stade de France alike.

As the football world rallies behind him, Paul Pogba's new chapter is already being inked with encouragement, from fans, legends, and administrators like Hussein Mohammed alike.