The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Appeals Committee has awarded Mombasa United FC a 3-0 default victory over Kariobangi Sharks FC following a formal petition regarding player eligibility during their recent playoff clash.
The disciplinary tribunal found that Kariobangi Sharks fielded an ineligible player who had accumulated unresolved suspension cards from previous fixtures.
Disciplinary Tribunal Ruling
"Compliance with match regulations and player registration procedures is non-negotiable across all sanctioned FKF competitions," read the federation's statement.
Key details from the judgment:
Forfeiture: Kariobangi Sharks forfeited their contested result, giving Mombasa United three vital points and three goals.
Financial Penalty: The club was also handed a statutory administrative fine by the federation committee.
“Kariobangi Sharks FC have lost their playoff tie by forfeiture after the Football Kenya Federation ruled on player eligibility non-compliance.”
Standings Impact: Mombasa United moves up into prime position for top-flight promotion contention.
Club Response: Kariobangi Sharks officials indicated they are reviewing the decision internally.
Schedule Progress: The FKF confirmed that upcoming fixtures will proceed as scheduled without delay.
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How we reported this
Extracted from official ruling documents published by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Appeals Committee.
