The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Appeals Committee has upheld the decision of the Leagues and Competitions Committee (LCC) regarding the abandoned Mozzart Bet Cup clash between AFC Leopards and Mara Sugar.
The decision will now see Mara Sugar proceed to the Round of 16 of the competition where they are scheduled to take on Compel FC.
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The match, held on March 8th, 2025 at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu, was abandoned in the 89th minute after AFC Leopards fans invaded the pitch in protest of a referee’s decision to overturn a previously awarded penalty.
The LCC had earlier ruled that AFC Leopards fans were responsible for the abandonment and, in line with Article 6.4(iv) of the Mozzart Bet Cup Regulations and Article 3.5.6 of the FKF Rules and Regulations Governing Football in Kenya, awarded the match to Mara Sugar.
The FKF Regulations provide that: “A club will forfeit any match which was abandoned because of the misconduct of their members or supporters.” This provision is designed to promote safety at match venues by ensuring Clubs take responsibility for the conduct of their fans at matches.
The game between Mara Sugar and Compel has been scheduled for May 21, 2025, in Kisumu with the winner of the tie set to play Kenya Police FC in the Cup quarter finals.
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