Nairobi United and Gor Mahia have both been charged by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Disciplinary Committee following crowd trouble that led to the abandonment of their league match in Dandora on Sunday.
In a statement issued by FKF, the two clubs have been given until 5:00 PM today to submit their respective responses. The Disciplinary Committee warned that failure to respond within the stipulated time will result in sanctions being imposed without further reference to the clubs.
According to the referee’s report, a large number of spectators caused serious safety and security concerns, resulting in major breaches of stadium security.
“A large number of your spectators caused serious safety and security concerns for other spectators, leading to major security breaches. This resulted in the match being abandoned, including the destruction of the Azam OB van and other property within the stadium,” the report stated.
History of FKF Disciplinary Action
The latest incident adds to a long list of crowd-related cases handled by FKF’s disciplinary bodies over the years. Kenyan football has repeatedly grappled with fan violence, poor crowd control, and inadequate matchday security, particularly in high-profile league fixtures.
In recent seasons, FKF has sanctioned several clubs for similar offences, imposing fines, points deductions, stadium bans, and matches behind closed doors.
Gor Mahia, one of the league’s most followed clubs, has previously faced sanctions for crowd trouble, including fines and partial stadium closures after fan unrest at league and continental matches.
Other clubs across the Kenyan Premier League have also been penalized for failure to control supporters, pitch invasions, and destruction of property, prompting FKF to tighten enforcement of its Competition Rules and Code of Conduct.
Despite these measures, incidents continue to recur, raising questions about the effectiveness of sanctions and the preparedness of clubs and local authorities to secure venues deemed high-risk.
Implications Going Forward
The abandonment of the Dandora match, and the reported destruction of broadcast equipment, is likely to be viewed as an aggravating factor when the Committee deliberates on punishment.
FKF has in the past warned that repeated offenders risk heavier penalties, including extended venue bans or expulsion from competition in extreme cases. The outcome of this case is therefore expected to set an important precedent as the federation seeks to restore order and credibility to the league.
The Disciplinary Committee is expected to announce its decision after reviewing submissions from both clubs.