Referees issue demands to Leopards chairman after reported assault in Mashemeji Derby
FKF Premier League referees have threatened to boycott all matches involving AFC Leopards until club chairman, Boniface Ambani, issues a public apology and provides assurances for their safety.The decision follows Sunday’s heated Mashemeji Derby between AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia, which Gor Mahia won 1-0 to extend their lead at the top of the table by six points.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more news After the final whistle, match officials were reportedly attacked in the dressing room by individuals who accused them of bias.Earlier, the referees had also been pelted with stones and bottles while heading to the dressing room, before further confrontation followed inside.##NAJAVA_MECA_9702071##Tensions escalated further on Monday morning when AFC Leopards chairman Boniface Ambani took to social media, strongly criticizing the officiating.He accused referees of being involved in match manipulation and called on the federation to urgently address what he described as deep-rooted ref..