Gor Mahia vs Nairobi United: Chaos Erupt After K'Ogalo's FKF Cup Final Defeat

Chaos erupt at Ulinzi Sports Complex

Gor Mahia vs Nairobi United: Chaos Erupt After K'Ogalo's FKF Cup Final Defeat

Abigael Wafula 20:45 - 29.06.2025

Chaos erupted at Ulinzi Sports Complex after Gor Mahia's 2-1 FKF Cup final loss to Nairobi United, prompting police to use tear gas to disperse fans.

Following Nairobi United’s 2-1 victory over Gor Mahia in the FKF Cup final, chaos erupted at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Sunday, June 29, forcing police to deploy tear gas to disperse the unruly fans.

Gor Mahia 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 striker passed Gor Mahia goalkeeper Kevin Omondi to give Nairobi United the lead. Gor Mahia then responded in the 36th minute through Ben Stanley, but it was Enock Machaka’s strike that decided the outcome of the match.

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Gor Mahia vs Nairobi United: Chaos Erupt

Gor Mahia vs Nairobi United chaos
Gor Mahia vs Nairobi United

After the match, a series of videos circulating online have shown spectators scattering after a tear gas canister was launched into the stands.

The cause of the chaos remains unclear, but heavy police presence and tear gas quickly quelled the disturbance. No injuries have been reported thus far.

Harambee Stars legend Dennis Oliech, Mathare United and Harambee Stars player Salim Ali, Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed, and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, who acquired Nairobi United in 2024, were in attendance.

Due to their presence, heavy security was deployed at the stadium and following Gor Mahia’s loss, there might have been a bit of unrest.

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.

Such cases in the local football scene further emphasise the importance of crowd control at high-profile matches.