The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has confirmed that it is investigating alleged harassment and physical assault of referees during various fixtures of the National Super League.
Through a statement, the federation noted that through a report compiled by the Leagues and Competitions Committee (LCC) they will be able to determine the necessary course of action.
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“Football Kenya Federation (FKF) acknowledges reports of alleged harassment and physical assault of match officials during matches held on Sunday, 12th January. The incidents were reported during the National Super League fixture at Moi Stadium, Embu (3K FC vs Kibera Blackstars FC), and the Division One fixture at Ilala Stadium, Webuye (Compel FC vs GFE 105 FC).
The Federation has received detailed match reports from the referees’ department concerning these incidents. The FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee (LCC) is following up with the clubs involved to obtain their responses regarding these matters promptly.
The LCC, in collaboration with the FKF Leagues and Competitions Manager, will convene a meeting on Thursday to deliberate on the reports and determine the necessary course of action. Following this meeting, the committee will issue a comprehensive statement outlining its findings and decisions.” said FKF
“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.” said LCC Chairman Peter Kamau
