National Super League (NSL) side APS Bomet have gained promotion to the FKF Premier League (FKFPL) after being awarded three points for their abandoned match against Kibera Black Stars.Black Stars hosted APS Bomet on Sunday 1 June at the Jamhuri Sports Complex, with the match being abandoned in the 79th minute after chaos emerged.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsTrouble started when APS Bomet, who were trailing 1-0 to the home side, equalized, a goal that was disputed by Kibera officials and fans.##NAJAVA_MECA_8976962##The FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee, in a decision released on Friday 13 June, ruled in favour of APS Bomet.“That Kibera Black Stars caused the abandonment of the match. Consequently, and in line with Art. 3.3.2 read with Art. 3.3.3 of the FKF Rules and Regulations, Kibera Black Stars shall forfeit the match and the same shall be awarded to APS Bomet FC on a 2-0 score, 3 points basis,” read part of ruling.Tusker striker eyes late-season heroics after injury layoffThe decision was arrived at after Black Stars fans and officials were found guilty of accosting and attacking assistant referee, Eunice Njeri.Additionally, the Edwin Lavatsa-coached side were found guilty of providing inadequate security in the match, as no police officer was present during the melee that lasted for over 30 minutes thus failing to protect the match officials.Kenyan midfielder on why winning the league in Kenya is tougher than in UgandaA detailed decision on the matter will be issued within 21 days of request by either party.In line with the decision, APS Bomet now have 64 points to their name, one point more than the maximum the third placed Fortune Sacco can reach, and two points more than what Darajani Gogo and Naivas cana amass.Consequently, the club has officially gained promotion to the top-tier automatically, joining Nairobi United who had already been elevated.Is Alpha Onyango McCarthy’s blue-eyed boy for CHAN?The latest certainly comes as consolation for the club after they failed to gain promotion in the 2021/22 season, despite winning the NSL.The season was rendered null and void as it was manned by government-installed committees.
