FKF Cup: AFC Leopards case dismissed, Mara Sugar progress to Round of 16

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Football Kenya Federation (FKF) have confirmed dismissing a case filed by AFC Leopards challenging the qualification of Mara Sugar to the Round of 16 of the domestic FKF Cup.

A statement from FKF obtained by Pan-Africa Football confirmed: “The FKF Appeals Committee has upheld the decision of the Leagues and Competitions Committee (LCC) regarding the abandoned Mozzart Bet Cup clash between AFC Leopards and Mara Sugar, confirming Mara Sugar’s progression to the Round of 16.

“The match, held on March 8th, 2025, was abandoned in the 89th minute after AFC fans invaded the pitch in protest of a referee’s decision to overturn a previously awarded penalty.

“Following a review, the LCC ruled that AFC Leopards fans were responsible for the abandonment and, in line with Article 6.4(iv) of the Mozzart Bet Cup Regulations and Article 3.5.6 of the FKF Rules and Regulations Governing Football in Kenya, awarded the match to Mara Sugar.

The FKF Regulations provide that: “A club will forfeit any match which was abandoned because of the misconduct of their members or supporters.” This provision is designed to promote safety at match venues by ensuring Clubs take responsibility for the conduct of their fans at matches.”

With the Appeals Committee affirming the ruling, Mara Sugar will now face Compel FC in the Mozzart Bet Cup on May 21, 2025, in Kisumu with the winner of the tie set to tackle Kenya Police FC in the Cup quarter-finals.