AFC Leopards kicked out of FKF Cup after fan trouble

FKF-Premier League giants AFC Leopards SC have been kicked out of the FKF-Cup after being found guilty of fan trouble that forced the abandonment of their clash against Mara Sugar FC on March 8, 2025.

The fixture held at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu, was abandoned in the 89th minute after irate AFC Leopards fans stormed the pitch, protesting against a controversial call by the center referee.

In a statement, the FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee determined that AFC Leopards SC were culpable owing to the regrettable actions of their supporters.

“That AFC Leopards SC fans, through their misconduct, caused the abandonment of the match after they invaded the field of play to protest against the referee's decision to rescind an earlier awarded penalty.”

Following the ruling, Mara Sugar FC will proceed to the next round of the competition after being awarded victory.

“That having caused the abandonment, and by Art. 6.4(iv) of the FKF Cup Regulations as read with Art. 3.5.6 of the Rules & Regulations Governing Kenyan Football, AFC Leopards SC shall forfeit the match and be awarded to Mara Sugar FC, who shall progress to the next round of the competition.”

The federation will offer a detailed report containing the reasons for this decision, which shall be issued within 21 days of this determination.