Drama in Kenya as players & fans beat up the centre ref for awarding a penalty. https://t.co/FJDFAnPcGO
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Scandal in Kenya! Fans Attack Referee
A fan outrage occurred in Kenya. The referee was attacked by several fans after blowing a penalty.
Ugly scenes unfolded in Kenya.
During the playoff match for the first division between Mombasa United and Kariobangi Sharks, the referee became the focus of attention. With the aggregate score at 3:3 (match score 2:1 for the Sharks), the official awarded a penalty to Mombasa.
Subsequently, he was shoved and harassed by the players, and the situation eventually escalated. Fans began pursuing the referee, with one even striking him in the face.
The match was abandoned in the 68th minute.
