That man does not learn from history is an adage that aptly captures what is happening with our football administration.

For the umpteenth time, we are faced with a Fifa ban. Last Friday, the High Court ruled that members of an executive team headed by Mr Sam Nyamweya were the bona fide officials of the Kenya Football Federation.

The court, in the same ruling, barred a group headed by Mr Mohammed Hatimy from presenting themselves as KFF officials.

But Fifa said they did not recognise the Nyamweya team, and went ahead to give the Registrar of Societies 72 hours to register the Hatimy group, otherwise Kenya risked being penalised by Fifa.

The ultimatum expired yesterday and another ban looks imminent.

Should Kenya be kicked out of international football, our dream of participating in the historic 2010 World Cup that will be held in Africa for the first time will disappear.

Kenya's chance of benefiting from the economic ripple effect of one of the world's biggest sporting spectacles will also be seriously affected.

This cannot be allowed to happen.

That is why it is heartening to hear that Sports minister, Hellen Sambili has been meeting the feuding football groups, and is in contact with Fifa seeking an amicable solution.

But right now, we need to ensure Harambee Stars stay in the 2010 campaign.

A management board acceptable to all should immediately be set up to prepare the Stars, while the issue of KFF's administration is sorted out.