The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has opened a disciplinary process following the abandonment of the SportPesa League encounter between Nairobi United vs Gor Mahia, a match that descended into chaos midway through the second half after crowd trouble erupted in the stands.
The highly charged fixture was called off in the 58th minute shortly after Nairobi United drew level through Ovella Ochieng’, in a amatch that was staged at the Dandora Stadium on Sunday, December 21.
The goal, which shifted the momentum of the match, came from an unexpected but well-executed move, with goalkeeper Ernest Mohammed providing a precise long pass that caught the Gor Mahia defence off guard. Ochieng’ made no mistake, finishing calmly to cancel out Gor Mahia’s earlier advantage.
How chaos erupted in Nairobi United vs Gor Mahia match at Dandora
Gor Mahia had gone into the break leading 1-0 thanks to a well-worked set-piece involving their Ghanaian duo.
Enock Morrison delivered a dangerous corner that was met with a first-time strike by Ebenezer Aduk-Waw, giving the visitors control of the contest after a balanced opening half.
However, the equaliser proved to be the turning point for all the wrong reasons. Moments after the goal, tensions boiled over in the terraces.
Nairobi United supporters, who had earlier been seen throwing flares and smoke bombs towards Gor Mahia players, turned their attention to the stands occupied by Gor Mahia fans.
Projectiles were thrown across sections of the stadium, triggering panic, confrontations, and a breakdown of order that made it impossible for the match to continue.
Match officials, following consultations with security personnel, had little option but to abandon the fixture as the situation deteriorated.
Players from both teams were ushered off the pitch for their safety, bringing an abrupt end to what had been an intense and competitive contest.
FKF launches disciplinary process after Abandoned Nairobi United vs Gor Mahia game
In response, FKF issued a statement on December 21, 2025, strongly condemning the acts of hooliganism that led to the abandonment.
The federation described the behaviour as unacceptable and contrary to the values and spirit of Kenyan football, warning that such incidents threaten the progress being made to professionalise the local game.
FKF confirmed that the matter has been formally referred to its judicial bodies for determination. Both clubs, along with match officials, have been instructed to submit detailed reports to aid the disciplinary process.
In parallel, the federation noted that criminal investigations by relevant authorities are expected to take their course to ensure those responsible are held accountable.
The federation also expressed concern over damage caused to Azam TV equipment during the disturbances.
FKF emphasized the critical role broadcast partners play in growing the league and stressed that their safety, alongside that of fans, players, and officials, must be guaranteed on matchdays.
“Incidents of this nature undermine the integrity of the league, damage its public image, and erode confidence among fans, sponsors, broadcasters, and investors,” FKF stated, warning that continued disorder risks undoing the gains achieved in recent seasons.
As investigations continue, attention will turn to FKF’s judicial bodies, whose verdict could include sanctions such as fines, points deductions, closed-door matches, or other penalties in line with federation regulations.
Beyond punishment, the incident has reignited debate around crowd control, matchday security, and fan responsibility, particularly during high-profile league fixtures.