Gor Mahia, Ulinzi Stars summoned by KPL Disciplinary committee

Gor Mahia, Muhoroni Youth, Tusker, Ulinzi Stars and KPL top scorer Stephen Waruru have been summoned to appear before Kenyan Premier League Independent Disciplinary and Complaints Committee between Monday July 10 and Friday July 14 to answer to various charges.

Muhoroni Youth is accused of denying Sony Sugar players and technical staff access to checking area contrary to Rule 3.4 (a) of the Rules governing Kenyan football in a match where Muhoroni were the host.

The match which was played in Muhoroni on April 17, was also delayed for 12 minutes due to unavailability of adequate security personnel.

Separately, the League has also charged Muhoroni for an attack on members, supporters and fans of Nzoia Sugar during a league match between the two clubs played on May 20 in Muhoroni.

Muhoroni Youth chairman Moses Adagala has also been accused of leading a group of home fans in invading the pitch and charging towards match officials. Adagala is accused of also trying to force his way into the match officials’ changing rooms which is contrary to the rules governing Kenyan football.

Tusker have been charged for failing to produce Player License cards of the entire team that played against Zoo Kericho in a league match played on May 10.

The brewers are also accused of player tapping for allegedly approaching four Sony Sugar players contrary to KPL policy.

The League also instituted proceedings against 15-time champions Gor Mahia for throwing of water cans and stones to the pitch attributed to their fans during their game against Ulinzi on July 2 in Kisumu, causing a 15-minute stoppage.

Leading KPL top scorer Waruru is accused of provoking K’Ogalo supporters by celebrating in front of them after scoring against their team which is contrary to KPL rules during the match.