Gor Mahia Breaks Silence on Gusii Stadium Chaos After Hard-Fought Win Over Shabana
- FKF Premier League giants Gor Mahia secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Shabana FC in a thrilling match played at the iconic Gusii Stadium on Sunday evening
- The highly anticipated clash drew thousands of fans from both sides, many of whom arrived at the stadium hours before kickoff
- K'Ogalo has finally broken its silence on the chaos witnessed before the match, which left several fans injured
FKF Premier League giants Gor Mahia have broken their silence on the Chaos that happened today before a domestic cup clash with Shabana FC.
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The match attracted thousands of passionate fans from both sides, many of whom arrived at the stadium well before the teams had even gotten there.
The Gusii Stadium chaos
The match between the two teams was set for Sunday at 2 pm, but surprisingly, the stadium was already full by midmorning.
Things quickly got out of hand when fans from both sides began clashing in the stands.
What seemed like a minor incident escalated into serious chaos, leaving 72 fans with injuries.
Calm was eventually restored, and the match kicked off as planned. Gor Mahia went on to claim victory, thanks to an 80th-minute goal by Sylvester Owino.
Gor Mahia FKF breaks silence on the Gusii chaos
Minutes after the game, Gor Mahia addressed the chaos witnessed at Gusii Stadium through a statement shared on their official Facebook page.
The club expressed deep concern over the unfortunate scenes that unfolded before kickoff, revealing that 66 fans were confirmed injured and admitted to Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH) and RAM Hospital.
According to the club, police confirmed that two of the injured fans sustained skull fractures. Gor Mahia wished a quick recovery to all those affected.
"We witnessed very sad moments at Gusii Stadium before the game as fans engaged in chaos; as a result, police confirmed 66 fans got injured and were admitted to KTRH and RAM Hospital in Kisii. Two fans sustained skull fractures. Quick recovery to all our fans who got injured," a statement read on Gor Mahia facebook page.
In a different statement, the club placed the blame fairly on FKF, who ignored their pleas not to play the game at Gusii stadium.
"However, upon the meeting between officials from Shabana and Gor Mahia officials, security agencies, Azam representatives, SSOs, and the Match Commissioner, we were shocked when he revised his position. Despite the OCPD advising against proceeding with the match due to safety concerns, the Commissioner stated he had received instructions from FKF to go ahead at all costs. This raises a critical question: how can someone sitting in Nairobi overrule those on the ground who fully understand the risks and realities on site?"
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FKF issued a statement
An hour after the game, FKF issued a press release condemning the chaos witnessed during the FKF Premier League match between Shabana FC and Gor Mahia at Gusii Stadium.
The federation expressed deep concern over the violent scenes and confirmed receiving reports from Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital, Ram Hospital, Hema Hospital, Christamariane Hospital, and the police.
According to the statement, 72 individuals were treated for injuries, though no fatalities had been reported as of that evening.
"FKF strongly condemns all forms of violence in our stadiums. Football must remain a sport that brings people together, not one that puts lives at risk. The safety and well-being of fans, players, and officials remain a top priority for the Federation.
"We are working closely with the relevant authorities to establish the circumstances that led to the unrest. Decisive disciplinary measures will be taken upon the conclusion of ongoing investigations.
"We urge members of the public and the media to refrain from circulating unverified reports, particularly claims of fatalities."
Gor Mahia plans to build a 60,000-seater stadium
TUKO.co.ke had earlier reported on Gor Mahia's ambitious plan to build a 60,000-seater stadium in Machakos County.
The proposed stadium will be constructed on a 48-acre piece of land near Daystar University in Lukenya.
The club’s deputy patron recently conducted an inspection tour of the site where the iconic facility is set to be developed.
Martin Moses, the head of the sports department, contributed to this article by adding details about Gor Mahia's statement.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
