The decision delivered on Friday by a panel chaired by Peter Kamau Chege, ruled that Kariobangi Sharks forfeited the second-leg fixture, sending them down to the National Super League (NSL) and awarding Mombasa United 2-0 win. Mombasa United players celebrate a goal during the Kenyan Premier League/National Super League promotion playoff in Mombasa on Thursday, October 1 2026.Mombasa United have officially earned promotion to the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) for the 2026/2027 season after the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Leagues and Competitions Committee awarded them their abandoned playoff match against Kariobangi Sharks. The decision delivered on Friday by a panel chaired by Peter Kamau Chege, ruled that Kariobangi Sharks forfeited the second-leg fixture, sending them down to the National Super League (NSL) and awarding Mombasa United a 2-0 win.“In accordance with Art. 3.3.2 as read with Art. 3.3.3 of the Rules and Regulations Governing Kenyan Football (2019), the Committee declares that the match shall be forfeited by Kariobangi Sharks FC and the same shall be awarded to Mombasa United FC on a 2-0 score,” the committee chair said in a statement.The high-stakes clash played at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Tuesday, October 6, was called off in the 64th minute following pitch invasion after the referee awarded a penalty to Mombasa United. Sharks were leading 2-1 when refe...
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