SportPesa League sponsors leading online gaming firm SportPesa, have joined the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) in condemning the scenes of crowd trouble that led to the abandonment of Sunday’s highly charged league encounter between Nairobi United vs Gor Mahia at Dandora Stadium.
The much-anticipated fixture was called off in the 58th minute after violence erupted in the stands shortly after Nairobi United had drawn level through Ovella Ochieng’.
The pacy winger finished off a sweeping move that began with a precise long-range pass from goalkeeper Ernest Mohammed, sending home supporters into wild celebrations.
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How chaos erupted in Nairobi United vs Gor Mahia match at Dandora
However, what should have been a moment of footballing joy quickly descended into chaos.
Nairobi United fans, who had earlier been throwing flares and smoke bombs toward Gor Mahia players, turned their attention to rival supporters seated in the opposite stand.
The situation escalated rapidly, forcing match officials to halt the game as security struggled to restore order.
Earlier in the match, Gor Mahia had taken the lead in the first half through a well-worked Ghanaian connection.
Enock Morrison delivered a dangerous corner that was met with a powerful one-touch finish by Ebenezer Adukwaw, giving the record champions a deserved advantage.
Despite Gor Mahia’s control for large spells, Nairobi United showed resilience after the break before the match was ultimately abandoned.
In the aftermath, FKF confirmed it had opened disciplinary proceedings to investigate the incident, strongly condemning the acts of hooliganism that marred the fixture.
The federation reiterated its commitment to ensuring safety at league venues and warned that severe sanctions could follow once investigations are concluded.
SportPesa condemns hooliganism
On Monday, title sponsors SportPesa released an official statement expressing deep regret over the unfortunate events that unfolded at Dandora Stadium.
In the statement dated December 22, 2025, SportPesa emphasized that the violence witnessed was completely against the spirit of the league and the values they seek to promote.
“As the title sponsor of the League and the main sponsor of Gor Mahia FC, this is not in the spirit of the vision we hold and where we want to take the game,” the statement read. While reaffirming their push for increased fan attendance through initiatives such as #TwendeGame, SportPesa stressed that stadiums must remain safe and secure for all stakeholders.
The gaming firm further pledged to work closely with FKF, participating clubs, and security agencies to not only resolve the matter but also introduce preventive measures aimed at avoiding similar incidents in the future. Improving matchday experiences across SportPesa League venues remains a key priority.
SportPesa also extended heartfelt sympathies to supporters who were injured and those whose property was damaged during the unrest, underlining the human cost of football-related violence.
The abandonment of the match has once again brought the issue of fan behavior and stadium security into sharp focus, especially as the league enters a crucial phase of the season.
With Football Kenya Federation investigations ongoing, all eyes will now be on the disciplinary outcome and whether decisive action will be taken to deter future incidents.
As Kenyan football continues its push toward professionalism and growth, Sunday’s events served as a sobering reminder that the responsibility to protect the game extends beyond the pitch , to the stands, the fans and the institutions entrusted with safeguarding the sport’s integrity.