He alleges the match officials unfairly disallowed two Kenyan goals and failed to review the decisions via VAR or consult relevant parties, including team captains, coaches, and other officials.
Sonko further claims the officials showed bias in favour of Madagascar, to Kenya’s detriment.
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has filed a complaint with the continental sports tribunal, claiming biased refereeing during Kenya’s CHAN clash against Madagascar last Friday.
According to court papers, Sonko wants the match nullified, arguing that Kenya’s exit from the tournament resulted from wrongful officiating.
He is also asking for the semi-final between Sudan and Madagascar, scheduled for tomorrow, to be suspended pending a ruling on his case.
In the application, Sonko states: “That the decision to disallow the two (2) goals scored by Kenya be SUSPENDED pending the hearing and determination of the instant complaint. That the results of the penalty shoot-out in the game between KENYA AND MADAGASCAR be SUSPENDED pending the hearing and determination of the instant complaint.”
He alleges the match officials unfairly disallowed two Kenyan goals and failed to review the decisions via VAR [Video Assistant Referee] or consult relevant parties, including team captains, coaches, and other officials.
Sonko further claims the officials showed bias in favour of Madagascar, to Kenya’s detriment.
The filing before the CAF Disciplinary Board lists the match officials as the first respondent, with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), Madagascar’s national team and the Fédération Malagasy de Football named as interested parties.
Represented by Wanyanga and Company Advocates, Sonko argues that unless interim measures under Article 12 of the CAF Statutes and Regulations are granted, his complaint will be rendered moot, denying him a fair hearing.
His application also cites CAF’s code defining match officials as referees, assistant referees, the fourth referee, match commissioner, referee inspector, security officer, general coordinator and any other persons appointed by CAF or FIFA in connection with a match.
Sonko contends that the officials collectively denied Kenya a chance to reach the semi-finals through what he terms wrongful officiating and disregard for the rules.
