Blatter is unhappy with Kenya's action

Fifa says the decision by Kenya's sports minister Najib Balala to disband the team goes against its rules on political interference.

Balala dissolved the team earlier this month and ordered them to withdraw from the African U17 championship after allegations that it had fielded over-age players.

But Blatter said it was the responsibility of the Confederation of African Football to investigate the allegations and act if it saw fit to do so.

Key dates 21/12 - Ghana's U17 coach says Kenya using over-age players 14/02 - Minister Balala finds evidence of age cheating 15/02 - Balala disbands Kenya's U17 team 22/02 - Ethiopia progress to Swaziland 2003 after Kenya withdraw 25/02 - Balala tells parliament the FA will be dissolved 26/02 - Blatter's letter warns of ban

"It is important that a regular process of investigation takes place according to the common standards and that no rush to judgement be invoked," said Blatter in a letter copied to the Kenyan FA and Caf.

"It is the responsibility of the African Confederation to decide whether such allegations, if proven real, deserve investigation," said the Fifa boss.

Blatter told Balala that his actions could jeopardise Kenya's chances of qualifying for the Nations Cup.

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The minister is meeting with the FA on Wednesday to discuss a response to Blatter's letter.

On Tuesday Balala announced in parliament that the FA would be dissolved and new elections called following the age-cheating allegations.

He told MPs that it had been a national embarrassment.