The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Leagues and Competitions Committee has taken disciplinary action against Migori Youth FC after their fans invaded the pitch and attacked a police officer during their National Super League (NSL) match against Nairobi United.The match played at Mpesa Foundation in early February was halted midway after Frank Ouya scored Nairobi’s second goal, securing a 2-1 victory. However, Migori Youth supporters protested, claiming the goal should not have stood.In a series of rulings issued on Thursday, the committee upheld the match result and imposed several penalties.##NAJAVA_MECA_8720353##A Migori Youth supporter, Kelly Olumbe, was banned from all football activities for six months for attacking a police officer.Additionally, club chairman Abdi Aziz Osman was suspended for five league matches for invading the pitch, although he had entered to calm tempers after the initial attack.Further, under Rule 9.6.3 of the FKF Rules and Regulations Governing Kenyan Football, Migori Youth was found guilty of hooliganism and violence. As a consequence, the club was docked two points and two goals from their accumulated tally.Case involving Migori Youth and police officer assaulted during Nairobi United clash takes new turnThe FKF statement confirmed the decisions, stating:“THAT the results of the match be upheld, i.e., Nairobi United [2] Migori Youth [1] THAT in accordance with Rule 9.6.3 of the FKF Rules and Regulations Governing Kenyan Football, Migori Youth FC have been found guilty of acts of hooliganism and violence during the match, and consequently, the club shall be docked two (2) points and two (2) goals from those already accumulated. THAT Mr. Kelly Olumbe, identified as a Migori Youth FC supporter, is hereby banned from all footballing activities for six (6) months for attacking a police officer. THAT Mr. Abdi Aziz Osman, identified as Migori Youth FC Chairman, is hereby suspended for the next five league matches involving Migori Youth Football Club for invading the pitch during the match. A detailed report containing the reasons for this decision shall be issued within 21 days.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8720292##In other NSL rulings, league newcomers 3K FC were awarded three points and two goals after their match against Darajani Gogo was abandoned at halftime.The Embu-based team claimed that Gogo had provided fewer than the required number of police officers for the match, presenting only two instead of the mandated four.The committee reviewed the case and ruled that Darajani Gogo was responsible for the match’s abandonment. Under Articles 3.3.2 and 3.3.3 of the FKF Rules, the match was awarded to 3K FC with a 2-0 scoreline.FKFPL: Relegation six-pointer as Nairobi City Stars face resurgent FC TalantaElsewhere, Muhoroni Youth earned their first three points in over three months after the committee awarded them maximum points for their abandoned match against SS Assad, which was supposed to take place at Ukunda Showgrounds.The match did not proceed after Simba Gee failed to present hard copies of their FKF player cards. Reports indicated that their former coach, Phelix Ogutu, had withheld the cards due to unpaid wages that had been pending for more than three months.Hillside FC have been awarded three points and two goals in the case where Hoha FC refused to play their scheduled match against Hillside FC on January 18, 2025, at Nakwamekwi Primary School, citing concerns over an ill-equipped ambulance.DecisionThe host team, Hillside FC,… pic.twitter.com/WgwucZPqmP— Brian Odhiambo (@Odhiambo_Brian1) February 20, 2025 The third-tier FKF Division One was also affected, as the committee rendered verdicts on three matches involving Hillside against HOHA, Kiminini Combined vs. Gucha Stars, and Gucha Stars vs. Bungoma Superstars.The federation awarded full points to Hillside, Gucha Stars, and Bungoma Superstars.HOHA was found guilty of intentionally refusing to play despite Hillside providing a fully equipped ambulance on time.In the Kiminini-Gucha match, Kiminini Combined was penalized for failing to provide an ambulance, the same offense Gucha Stars committed in their fixture against Bungoma Superstars.
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