CHAN 2024: CAF Fines Kenya KSh 6.4m after Major Security Breaches
- CAF handed Kenya another fine for security breaches before and during Harambee Stars' CHAN 2024 clash against Morocco
- On Sunday, fans forced their way into the stadium without tickets, overcrowding Kasarani Stadium
- Kenya produced an incredible performance to beat the favourites despite playing the second half with 10 men
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has been slapped with another hefty fine following security lapses before and during the Harambee Stars vs. Morocco clash on Sunday, August 10.
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The Harambee Stars have played three matches so far, with security lapses observed in two of them.
Against DR Congo and Morocco, fans overpowered security and forced their way into the stadium.
What happened during Harambee Stars vs Morocco?
Before and during the Harambee Stars' thrilling match against Morocco, fans overpowered security and forcibly entered the stadium.
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Some fans entered the stadium without tickets, prompting CAF to limit ticket sales to 27,000 for Kenya’s clash against Zambia on Sunday, August 17.
Ticketing has reportedly been a major issue, with some accusing unauthorised vendors of hoarding tickets and selling them on-site, leaving fans stranded with invalid ones.
Some fans accused security forces of using tear gas
What has CAF fined Kenya?
The incident saw hundreds, possibly thousands, of fans force their way into the stadium to watch Kenya stun Morocco at Kasarani Stadium.
Kenya has already been hit with a KSh 2.5 million fine, and now CAF has handed them another one.
After their investigation, CAF has fined Kenya $50,000 (KSh 6.4 million) and warned that future matches could be relocated to other venues.
"Kenya was warned that continued failure to meet CAF safety and security requirements may lead to the relocation of Kenya’s National Team matches to an alternative venue. Kenya was advised to increase security measures by deploying sufficient personnel within the perimeter of the stadium as well as adhering to the road closures on match days," a CAF statement read.
Kenya face Zambia on Sunday, August 17, and CAF will be watching closely. A point will send them to the quarter-final.
How did Kenyans react to CAF fining Kenya?
@GibNabson:
"It's sad but we must put measures in place to ensure there is no such careless mistakes during AFCON event. We need have portable tunnels for fans, multilayer security gates."
@ROmutaha:
"Nisawa tu... If this will help us put our house in order then we have to abide..."
@gabudre16:
"Ii kitu inaweza kaa nkama mchezo bt inaweza tuumiza... inaweza affect mpaka Afcon."
@werciquay:
"We can't continue this way .....we have to be responsible."
How did Kenya respond to security breaches?
In a related story, TUKO.co.ke reported that the local organising committee responded to CAF reducing the Kasarani capacity.
They urged fans to arrive at the stadium five hours before kickoff, with entry granted only to those holding electronic tickets.
Fan zones will be set up outside the stadium to ensure that fans unable to experience the match inside can still enjoy the atmosphere.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
