FKF launches investigation into alleged harassment of referees during Sunday's league fixtures

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FKF launches investigation into alleged harassment of referees during Sunday's league fixtures

Stephen Awino 12:48 - 15.01.2025

The Football Kenya Federation is probing an incident where referees claimed to have been mishandled in two matches over the weekend on Sunday.

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has launched an investigation into two separate incidents where referees reported being mishandled during matches held on Sunday, January 12.

The incidents occurred during fixtures in the National Super League (NSL) and Division One League.

The first incident took place at the Moi Stadium, Embu, during a National Super League match between 3K FC and Kibera Blackstars FC.

Kibera Blackstars emerged victorious with a 1-0 win. However, the referees’ department submitted a detailed report to the federation alleging mistreatment.

The second incident was reported at Ilala Stadium, Webuye, during a Division One fixture between Compel FC and GFE 105 FC. Similar claims of referee mishandling were documented in the match report.

In a statement, FKF confirmed receiving comprehensive reports from the referees’ department concerning both incidents. The FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee (LCC) is actively engaging with the clubs involved to gather their responses.

Peter Kamau, Chairman of the LCC, emphasized the federation’s commitment to safeguarding match officials and upholding the integrity of the sport as the federation probes into the incidents.

“As a Federation, we reiterate our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of match officials and promoting the highest standards of sportsmanship and integrity in the game. Violence or intimidation against match officials is unacceptable and will be addressed decisively,” Kamau stated.

To address the matter, the LCC, in collaboration with the FKF Leagues and Competitions Manager, has scheduled a meeting on Thursday.

The meeting will review the reports and deliberate on the appropriate course of action. A comprehensive statement detailing the committee’s findings and decisions is expected to be released following the meeting.

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