The retired Justice Aaron Ringera led Football Kenya Federation Caretaker Committee has ruled against record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia in the determination of a case presented to them after the match between K’Ogalo and western based side Vihiga Bullets failed to get to a mature end.Back in February, clashes between Gor Mahia fans and the club stewards spilled over into the playing area as the players made their way into the dressing room for the halftime break.According to information gathered by Mozzart Sport, one fan had jumped over the gates without paying the requisite entry charge of 200 shillings which kick-started the whole chaos. The fan was then met by a harsh wooden object which inflicted deep cuts to the face.Gor Mahia clash with Bullets called off as fans assault club head of securitySeeing what had happened, the enraged supporters joined the fracas and attacked the responsible steward, Lawrence Odhiambo, commonly known as Lawi, who is the head of security, descending onto him straight onto the track outside the Kasarani Main Stadium pitch as they doled out vengeance in their own way.At the time, the 19 time Kenyan champions had just taken a one goal lead after George ‘Blackberry’ Odhiambo headed in from a corner.After efforts by Gor Mahia to restore sanity after the conclusion of the half time break, Vihiga Bullets never returned to the pitch citing insecurity worries, the match officials officially abandoning the game.Gor Mahia- Vihiga Bullets league match at Kasarani stadium called off due to insecurity following chaos that erupted at half break.Gor Mahia 1 – 0 Vihiga Bullets pic.twitter.com/hMQm6Bzpgm— Tony Anelka (@tonyanelka) February 13, 2022 With the status of the match pending since then, the Caretaker Committee ruled in favour of Bullets as they were awarded all the three points and two goals as Gor were punished because of ‘misconduct of their members or supporters.’Additionally, the Kenyan giants were further given a two match stadium ban that will see their fans not allowed into their next two home games.”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.Fan violence cost Gor 2-0 loss:FKF Caretaker Committee rule Gor Mahia forfeit February match against Vihiga Bullets. K’ogalo will play next two home games behind closed doors #Tonight pic.twitter.com/i9NmQDGvaL— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) March 10, 2022 “Also, per Rule 9.3.1, Gor Mahia FC is hereby given a two-match empty stadium ban and, therefore, should play its next two home league matches behind closed doors. The matter has also been referred to the Disciplinary Committee for further action,” the statement concluded.As things stand already, Gor have been banned from using the facilities at Nyayo National Stadium and Kasarani Stadium due to the happenings from the Bullets clash.Gor Mahia banished from Kasarani Stadium
