The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has issued a stern warning to National Super League (NSL) side Migori Youth following numerous reports regarding the treatment of visiting teams, officials, and media personnel at Migori Stadium during league matches.FKF noted that the issues raised significant concerns regarding harassment and safety, with the latest incidents involving Luanda Villa on Sunday, April 14, 2024, and Mara Sugar on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.##NAJAVA_MECA_8056179##In a letter addressed to the Migori Chairman and signed by FKF CEO Barry Otieno, the football governing body outlined some of the grievances voiced by the visiting clubs. These grievances included, but were not limited to, being denied access to the pitch as soon as they arrived, mistreating visiting team officials and players, harassing and violently attacking club media personnel with the help of Migori Youth FC security personnel led by the team’s Head of Stewards, and continuously insulting and provocationing the visiting team’s bench by fans who were positioned behind the visiting club’s technical area and inside the perimeter walls.FKF PL Golden Boot Race: Omala, Okello joint top as Kapaito keeps the chaseProposed Measures to curb the incidents Given the gravity of the concerns, the FKF Leagues and Competition Committee, through its chairman, established several conditions for the continued use of Migori Stadium for the remaining NSL games, which include:1. Media Safety and Access: Migori Youth FC must ensure free entry and guarantee the safety of all media personnel, whether from the visiting team, FKF, or any media houses, as well as visiting teams’ players, officials, and match officials.2. Match Recording: Away teams shall be permitted to record all matches at Migori Stadium for analysis purposes. Migori Youth FC must guarantee their safety and security.3. Pitch Access: Access to the pitch must be granted to visiting teams, media, and match officials immediately after the pre-match meeting without restriction.4. Security Management: The inner perimeter gate accessing the pitch must be manned by uniformed police officers, not stewards.5. Match Commissioner Instructions: Match commissioners are instructed not to allow the kick-off of any match at Migori Stadium if any of the above conditions have not been metMigori Youth had Mara Sugar stranded at the entry of the stadium after denying them access to the pitch upon arrival.Last week, the Football Kenya Federation cautioned Migori against each act after Luanda Villa filed a complaint at the federation. #FootballKE#NSL2024 pic.twitter.com/nIhE3Kt93h— Brian Odhiambo (@Odhiambo_Brian1) April 24, 2024 Meanwhile, the federation is expected to take stern action against the club after they failed to compensate Darajani Gogo for damages incurred during their league match last year.The millions of shillings Gor Mahia collected from sale of Mashemeji Derby ticketsMigori fans are alleged to have damaged Gogo’s videographer’s equipment and iPhone 14 during the game.“Additionally, as you are aware, the FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee, in its decision dated October 10, 2024, directed that Migori Youth FC compensate Darajani Gogo FC for the damages incurred, including payment for damaged property (iPhone 14 and media equipment) and reimbursement of medical expenses for the assaulted official, within 14 days from the date of the decision.”“Regrettably, we have received communication from Darajani Gogo FC indicating that they are yet to receive the aforementioned compensation. Consequently, this letter serves as a final reminder for you to settle the overdue amount with Darajani Gogo FC. You have seven (7) days, effective today, to clear the outstanding dues.”Therefore, please note that this letter serves as a final reminder for you to settle the overdue amount with Darajani Gogo FC. You have seven (7) days effective today to clear the outstanding dues,” outlines part of the statement from FKF.Mark Otieno opens up on fatherhood experience
