- Gor Mahia to share spoils with Nairobi United following an FKF ruling on a match abandoned last year.
- The fixture was called off in the 58th minute after clashes erupted among fans, with the score tied at 1–1.
- Meanwhile, Murang’a SEAL are poised to receive maximum points from their abandoned encounter against Ulinzi Stars, which was halted in the 94th minute.
The FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee (LCC) has officially resolved the status of the abandoned SportPesa League fixture between Nairobi United and Gor Mahia, opting to uphold the result as it stood at the time of the stoppage.
Following extensive deliberations on the chaotic events at the Dandora Stadium in Nairobi,the committee ruled that the game was halted due to force majeure, effectively confirming a 1-1 draw for both teams as confirmed by the official statement released on Frida
The Committee ruled that the match was abandoned due to force majeure. In accordance with the FKF Rules and Regulations, the result at the time of abandonment has been upheld as a 1–1 draw. Matters relating to misconduct during the match have been referred to the FKF Disciplinary Committee for further action where applicable.”
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This decision settles the immediate sporting outcome of a match that was cut short in the 58th minute.
The fixture, which had been highly anticipated following Nairobi United’s upset over the record champions in the FKF Cup earlier in the year, descended into chaos shortly after the home side found an equalizer.
Gor Mahia had established an early lead through Ghanaian international Ebenezer Adukwaw, but the atmosphere turned volatile when Ovella Ochieng leveled the score for Nairobi United.
The ensuing crowd trouble and security breaches in the stands left match officials with no choice but to abandon the game to ensure the safety of players and staff.
While the LCC has finalized the scoreline and points allocation, the legal repercussions of the afternoon remain ongoing.
The committee noted that all matters relating to the misconduct witnessed during the match, including the fan clashes and the vandalism of an Azam TV broadcast van, have been referred to the FKF Disciplinary Committee.
This separate body will now determine whether fines, stadium bans, or other sanctions are necessary to address the breach of league regulations and the acts of hooliganism reported.
Murang’a SEAL handed maximum points after Ulinzi Stars match abandonment
Meanwhile, Murang’a SEAL are poised to receive the maximum points from their abandoned match against Ulinzi Stars, which was halted in the 94th minute after Joe Waithera’s goal made the score 2–1.
Ulinzi Stars protested what they deemed poor officiating, claiming a handball occurred in the buildup to the goal.
The Committee determined that the match was abandoned following Ulinzi Stars FC’s refusal to resume play. As per the FKF Rules and Regulations, the match has been awarded to Murang’a SEAL FC, with the official result recorded as Ulinzi Stars FC 0–2 Murang’a SEAL FC.
The case has been forwarded to the FKF Disciplinary Committee and the Referees Committee for further consideration of applicable sanctions.”
A single point for Gor Mahia sees them move one point clear at the summit of the SportPesa League table, now just a point ahead of archrivals AFC Leopards, as the title race between the two sides intensifies.
Meanwhile, SEAL’s three points propel them into fifth position on the table with 27 points, extending their impressive run of form this season.