Tension gripped Ulinzi Complex after the FKF Premier League playoff match between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United was disrupted following a penalty decision that sparked strong protests from Sharks players, officials and supporters.

Kariobangi Sharks were leading 2–1 victory in the second leg played on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, when the chaos erupted.

Sharks needed a victory to overturn the first-leg deficit. Their 2–1 win levelled the aggregate score at 3–3, but the situation became tense following the penalty decision that was contested by the Sharks camp.

Reports from the stadium indicate that Kariobangi Sharks supporters and officials escalated their anger, with claims that referee John Sulwe was attacked in the process.

The result leaves the aggregate score level at 3–3, increasing the pressure in a contest whose winner is expected to earn a chance to compete for a place in the FKF Premier League.

How will the Football Kenya Federation decided this match? It remains to be seen…

More to follow…