Football Kenya Federation has announced that the matter of the abandoned Mozzart Bet Cup semifinal match between Kenya Police FC and AFC Leopards has now been forwarded to FKF’s Leagues and Competitions Committee.This consequently rules out the possibility of the match being replayed, as had earlier been announced at the match venue after the game was abandoned just before the hour mark.##NAJAVA_MECA_8123988##With Kenya Police leading 1-0 courtesy of a Tito Okello strike, the game was abandoned after referee Samuel Kuria, who was serving as the second assistant referee, was struck by an object from the crowd. After consultations for up to half an hour, it was agreed that the game would be called off as it was not safe to play it.The announcement at the venue was that the game would be replayed tomorrow at the venue without fans, with only the final 30 minutes of the game being played to decide the Cup finalist.FKF has now released a statement announcing that the matter will now have to go through the League and Competitions Committee for determination.FKF Statement:The Mozzart Bet Cup semifinal match between Kenya Police and AFC Leopards has been abandoned in the 60th minute due to an injury sustained by second assistant referee Samuel Kuria. Kuria was struck by an object, rendering him unable to effectively officiate and in need of urgent medical attention. To ensure the safety of players, officials, fans, and staff, the match officials made the decision to walk off the field.At the time of abandonment, Kenya Police held a 1-0 lead courtesy of Tito Okello’s 7th-minute goal. Consequently, this matter will be forwarded to the FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee for a determination upon receipt of the match officials’ reports.In the first semifinal game, KCB beat Kariobangi Sharks through post-match penalties to qualify for the final.Mozzart Bet Cup: Shikalo’s penalty heroics send KCB to final as Sharks crash out
