The heated Football Kenya Federation Premier League 2026/27 promotion/relegation second-leg play-off between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, was disrupted after fans protesting poor officiating invaded the pitch.
The irate Sharks fans were protesting against a controversial penalty awarded to Mombasa United in the second half, as Kariobangi Sharks were leading 2-1, making the tie 3-3 on aggregate.
The reverse fixture at Mbaraki Sports Club in Mombasa on Thursday, October 1, 2026 ended, making the tie to be decided in Nairobi.
Questionable officials
The match officials for the heated fixture were:
Centre Referee: John Sulwe
First Assistant: Jane Cherono
Second Assistant: Gladys Kamuren
Fourth Official: Israel Mpaima
Match Commissioner: Nasur Doka
Sulwe was given the central referee role for the crucial playoff after he officiated in a similar capacity in just two matches last season, spending most of the campaign as a fourth official.
