Former FIFA referee Brooke Phillips will lead the group of match officials appointed for the promotion/relegation's playoff first leg match.The highly-anticipated contest between 2018 Mozzart Bet Cup champions,Kariobangi Sharks, and Mombasa United will take place on Thursday 1 October at the KPA Sports Club Mbaraki.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe two sides meet for the second leg on Tuesday 6 October in Nairobi. In what has largely been a tightly kept secret, Mozzart Sport has learnt that Brooke will be the man trusted with the whistle.##NAJAVA_MECA_994821##Brooke was first appointed as a FIFA international referee in 2021, a position he held for five years before being dropped from the roster ahead of the 2026 calendar.He will be assisted by Nick Indieka as the first assistant, with Jackson Opiayo serving as the second assistant referee.Harambee Stars drop in provisional FIFA ranking following disappointing draw with EritreaPhanuel Omire will serve as the reserve referee as James Kagera assumes the match commissioner’s role. The match officials will be under the stewardship of FKF NEC Member Caleb Amwayi.It remains unclear why FKF did not appoint FIFA international match officials for the match. Kenya U23 captain Wangaya rallies teammates for decisive Dar battleThe playoff match, which was a subject of heightened litigation, comes after FKF brokered a deal between the two clubs.
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