Record Kenya Premier League champions Gor Mahia have been charged by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), following their supporters’ conduct during and after the 2026 FKF Super Cup fixture against Tusker at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, 23 August.
FKF, in a statement seen by Mozzart Sport, allege that K’Ogalo are answerable for the violent scenes that accompanied the season curtain-raiser, establishing that their supporters engaged in a manner amounting to hooliganism and misconduct.
FKF launches probe after journalists, fans suffer in shameful Nyayo chaosIn their finding FKF note that a section of Gor Mahia supporters launched firecrackers and explosives into the stadium, during the second half of the match.In addition, FKF indicate that another section of Gor Mahia fans – specifically occupying Stand Five – had a confrontation with uniformed police officers after the final whistle, and while the presentation stage was being set up for the post-match awards ceremony.
Pointing out the flow of events of the final, which was played for the full 90 minutes without an on-field incident, the federation allege that following the final whistle, Gor Mahia supporters hurled bottles at police officers, who retaliated by firing teargas canisters into the stand.
The situation is also reported to have escalated beyond the control of the stewards and uniformed police officers present.Additionally, FKF allege that a sizeable number of Gor Mahia supporters breached security control and invaded the field of play, destroying the awards presentation stage, and disrupted the awards programme.
As a result of those incidences, the federation also note that a number of journalists covering the match were roughed up during the resulting fracas.Based on that evidence – presented by FKF as factual background – the federation has presented seven offence charges against K’Ogalo, namely: Invasion of the field of play, throwing of missiles and dangerous objects, acts of violence, failure to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion, malicious damage to property, and other acts of unsporting behaviour.
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As particulars of evidence in a hearing to be determined by its Disciplinary Committee, FKF intends to rely on reports from the Match Commissioner and Safety and Security Officer, while using relatable videos and clips from the match, and any additional documentary, oral, or electronic evidence deemed relevant
.Should Gor Mahia, who have been given 72 hours to provide a written response to the charge, be found culpable, a variety of sanctions remain applicable to them, including: a warning or reprimand, fine, order to play game(s) behind close doors, full or partial closure of stadium, points deduction, order to pay compensation for damage caused, or any other sanction permissible under FKF, CAF and FIFA regulatory frameworks.