FKF sanctions three officials after review of Homeboyz vs Murang’a Seal match

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has announced disciplinary actions against three match officials following the National Referees Committee’s review of the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) Match No. 68 between Kakamega Homeboyz FC and Murang’a Seal FC.

Second Assistant Referee Jackson Opiayo has been removed from KPL duties for three rounds and reassigned to the National Super League.

The Committee found that his incorrect positioning led to a wrong offside call that denied the attacking team a clear scoring opportunity.

His performance in the NSL will be monitored before any reinstatement to the top tier.

Referee David Serem has received an official warning for awarding a corner kick without clear justification, a decision not supported by match footage.

His explanation during the review was also deemed unsatisfactory.

First Assistant Referee Gladys Kamuren has likewise been issued an official warning over the same incident. Despite being best placed to determine whether the ball had gone out of play, her communication and signaling were found to be insufficient.

FKF says the rulings reflect its commitment to improving the quality, consistency and integrity of officiating across all FKF-managed competitions through continuous training, evaluation and corrective action.