Kenyan Premier League (KPL) have kicked off investigations on AFC Leopards fans and the club’s Secretary-General, Timothy Lilumbi for allegedly assaulting referee George Mwai.
Nzoia Sugar scored the 92nd-minute equalizer through Bakari Randy a goal which ilicited anger among some Leopards fans as the goal looked to have been scored from an offside position. Lilumbi is believed to have assaulted the referee after the final whistle as fans joined in but policemen on the ground moved quickly to disperse the crowd using teargas.
Following review of the Referee’s and Match Commissioner’s reports from the SPL 2018-19 Round 6 match between AFC Leopards SC and Nzoia Sugar FC, it has been found an AFC Leopards official, Mr. Timothy Lilumbi, together with some members/supporters of AFC Leopards assaulted the match’s referee and the first assistant referee.
Kenyan Premier League has zero tolerance on assault against match officials and as such has instituted disciplinary proceedings against Mr. Lilumbi and AFC Leopards before the Independent Disciplinary & Complaints Committee (IDCC).
The case will come up for hearing on Friday, January 11, 2019, from 10:00 am at the KPL Headquarters.