Homeboyz, Bandari match marred by chaos late penalty

Homeboyz, Bandari match marred by chaos late penalty

The FKF Premier League clash pitting Kakamega Homeboyz and Bandari FC ended in chaotic fashion after a mass brawl broke out when the final whistle went.

The visiting Bandari players hassled the referee incensed by his decision to award the home side a late penalty and were themselves subject of retaliatory attacks from the Homeboyz fans.

The match ended in a 1-1 draw with goals from Benjamin Mosha and Brian Eshihanda cancelling out. What would have been a match-winning penalty was saved by goalkeeper Michael Wanyika.

In the melee at the end, Bandari goalkeepers’ trainer William Obungu pushed down a county security officer who was trying to calm down the situation.

NTV journalist Zacheus Mwasame was also caught in the firing line as the home fans rained blows on him when he tried to help a Bandari fan.

Bandari players were forced to jump over the fence for safety to evade the angry fans who were at the main entrance.

Bandari team manager Albert Ogari has condemned the incident while blaming the referee for alleged poor officiating, calling upon FKF to take stern action on those involved in the fracas.

“We played very well, but the match officials were biased and I have never witnessed such violence in a premier league match, we want FKF to take action,” he said.

Bandari took the lead in the sixth minute through Mosha, before Homeboyz equalized in the 76th minute through Eshihanda.

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