Kenya Football Fans
Federation (KEFOFA) has condemned the violent incidents that occurred at Gusii
Stadium, where Gor Mahia and Shabana supporters engaged in disorderly conduct,
resulting in injuries and disruption of the beautiful game.
In a statement, KEFOFA
called upon the relevant authorities to take swift action in strengthening
security measures at match venues to ensure the safety of all attendees.
“Football is meant to
unite, not divide, and such acts of hooliganism have no place in our
sport. We urge all fans to uphold
sportsmanship, respect fellow supporters, and embrace the spirit of fair play.
The passion for football should be a force for positive engagement, not
conflict,” said Shem Okottah, Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Football
Fans Federation.
Additionally, KEFOFA is
proposing a structured dialogue session between rival fan bases to foster
understanding and eliminate hostility, fan education programs that emphasise
responsible support and the value of football as a unifying factor.
As part of the mitigation
measures, it is also calling for collaboration with clubs, FKF, and security
officials to develop and implement effective stadium safety policies.
The violence broke out
before the 2 p.m. kickoff, with video footage shared on social media showing
rival supporters throwing stones and other objects inside the packed stadium.
The clash triggered panic among fans, who scrambled for exits as police struggled to restore order.
At least 72 people were injured in the skirmishes, according to FKF.
Police eventually quelled
the disturbance and helped evacuate injured fans, who were taken to nearby
hospitals.
The match ended 0-1, with
Gor Mahia winning the game.
