A Football Kenya Federation (FKF) referee was killed
Friday evening after a fan hit him following a contested
decision during a match at Gesabakwa, Kisii County.
John Okwayo, a retired teacher was contracted to be the
assistant referee for a two-week football tournament which was
sponsored by a resident in the area.
The incidence occurred in the second half while officiating when
a fan who is alleged to be not satisfied with his decision, ran and
kicked him on his chest.
Confirming the sad incidence, Kisii County Football Kenya
Federation (FKF) Secretary, Evans Mageka said Okwoyo died when he
was being rushed to the Hospital for treatment.
The suspect was arrested by police and taken to Masimba Police
station.
Following the incidence, Mageka warned organizers of ongoing
tournaments to stop all games in the region.
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“As a federation, we were not aware of the tournament because we
had stopped all the tournaments from being played. I condemn all
those who have organized this tournament because they are illegal,
we will take action on them, we have already banned Nyansabakwa
pitch. We have never been told of his medical condition if he was
sick or not and if so, they could not have allowed him to officiate
any match.
Culled from Standardmedia.ko.ke
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