Vihiga Bullets head coach Abdallah Juma has been left in high spirits on the back of his newly promoted side being gifted three points by the Football Kenya Federation Caretaker Committee following a ruling made on the status of their abandoned clash with Gor Mahia.Back in February, clashes between K’Ogalo fans and the club stewards spilled over into the playing area as the players made their way into the dressing room with Vihiga trailing 1-0 at the halftime break.That break marked the end of the game as Vihiga failed to show up for the second half citing insecurity fears after the happenings, forcing the game to be abandoned.Gor Mahia vs Bullets clash called off as chaotic scenes between enraged fans and club head of security unfold Full account 📩#GorMahia #Sirkal #FKFPLhttps://t.co/r8PKaygUB3— Ochi (@soo_ochieng) February 13, 2022 In the ruling made on 10 March 2022, the retired Justice Aaron Ringera led committee announced that Gor Mahia would be penalized as they were found in breach of the governing rules.”After review of the match officials report of the 2021-22 FKF Premier League Match 180 between Gor Mahia FC and Vihiga Bullets FC which was abandoned at halftime on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Gor Mahia FC forfeits the match in accordance with Rule 3-5.6 of the Rules and Regulations Governing Kenyan Football (2019) which states, “a club will forfeit any match which was abandoned because of the misconduct of their members or supporters” Gor Mahia forfeits the match on 2-0 basis per Rule 3-3-3,” the verdict read.Gor Mahia denied points, handed two match stadium ban in chaotic Vihiga Bullets clash rulingFollowing the ruling, Vihiga, who are battling relegation this season where they sit in second last on the log, moved to 15 points just five from safety, with the former Western Stima coach stating the decision will act as wind to their sails in their quest for survival in their debut season in the top flight.”We have now gone up to 15 points on the table and I believe we have what it takes to avoid the relegation battle. As things stand, I am confident that we will not go down. When I came in, we struggled because we lacked quality. But after some additions in the January window and the way we are playing now, we have fate in our hands,” the head coach told Mozzart Sport.With thirteen games to go, the western based side have all to play for if they are to continue their stay in their top flight.They welcome second placed Nairobi City Stars in their next league encounter on Sunday.
