Some sections of the baricade separating the stands and the pitch were damaged at Ulinzi Sports Complex following Gor Mahia's 2-1 loss to Nairobi United on Sunday.
Gor Mahia risk being sanctioned after chaos was witnessed at Ulinzi Sports Complex following the culmination of their FKF Cup final match against Nairobi United on Sunday afternoon.
K’Ogalo were looking to give their fans something to smile about after losing the FKF Premier League title to Kenya Police, but Nairobi United proved too strong for them.
Frank Ouya’s strike past Gor Mahia goalkeeper Kevin Omondi gave Nairobi United the lead, but the FKF Premier League giants restored parity in the 36th minute through Ben Stanley Omondi.
Ultimately, it was Enock Machaka’s strike in the 77th minute that decided the outcome of the match in favor of Nairobi United.
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Ulinzi Sports Complex was chosen as one of the training ground venues for the teams that will be based in Nairobi during the tournament.
While it is expected that the barricades will be fixed, Gor Mahia risk being sanctioned with a hefty fine or a ban from using the stadium anymore.
Gor Mahia matches have a track record of attracting passionate fans who sometimes cause chaos, especially when the outcome of the match does not go the way they expected. This highlights the need for robust security measures.
This incident at the Ulinzi Sports Complex follows a similar occurrence in May 2025, when a stampede at Gusii Stadium before a match between Shabana FC and Gor Mahia resulted in several fan injuries.
The incident serves as a warning ahead of CHAN 2024 and emphasizes the urgency for event organizers and football authorities to implement firm security protocols to protect both infrastructure and participants.
With Kenya on the continental stage, ensuring fan discipline and stadium safety must now be a top priority.
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