Kemi has played 580 senior matches in his career, according to major media reports. According to Kuriren, his interest in leadership and team building has grown over time, though he still considers playing to be the primary and most enjoyable aspect. He told Kuriren that he would have liked to play for 20 more years but noted that it is not possible to do everything.
The specific date of his last match has not been confirmed, nor has the precise nature of his coaching duties with Kiruna AIF. The level at which the club competes and the length of his coaching tenure remain unclear.