Nairobi United have condemned acts of hooliganism witnessed in their Sportpesa League game against Gor Mahia on Sunday.
The game was called off after a section of both set of fans were involved in a fight minutes after Ochieng Ovella had equalized for the Nicholas Muyoti side.
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In the statement, United said they were concerned about the sorry incident and revealed that they were working with the relevant authorities to ensure that such acts are not repeated in their games.
Statement in Full
Nairobi United Football Club strongly condemns the acts of hooliganism witnessed today at Dandora stadium during our match against Gor Mahia FC.
Football is meant to unite communities, inspire passion, and provide a safe environment for players, fans, and all stakeholders.
Hooliganism has no place in football, and the scenes witnessed today go against the values we stand for as a club and as a sporting community.
We are deeply concerned by reports of fans who were injured during the incident, as well as those whose properties were damaged.
Our thoughts and sympathies are with everyone affected. The safety and well-being of players, football fans, and all other football stakeholders—must always come first.
Nairobi United remains committed to promoting fair play, respect, and peaceful coexistence within and beyond the football pitch.
We call upon all fans to support the game responsibly and to respect match outcomes, officials, opponents, and fellow supporters.
We will continue to work closely with relevant authorities and football stakeholders to ensure that such incidents are prevented and that our stadiums remain safe spaces for all.
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