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Shabana appeal fans ban at Sports Disputes Tribunal
Part of the playing surface at the newly refurbished Gusii Stadium on September 25, 2024.
Photo credit: Wycliffe Nyaberi | Nation Media Group
What you need to know:
- The club raised six grounds for its dissatisfaction with the ruling given by the federation’s Leagues and Complaints Committee (LCC) on September 25.
- “The alleged destruction of property by fans and the incident involving the security officer were consequences of the heightened emotions and tensions arising from the match, particularly due to contentious officiating decisions. The club should not be held solely responsible for the actions of a few individuals under such circumstances,” Shabana argues.
Shabana FC have lodged an appeal at the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) against punishment by the Football Kenya Federation to play their next five home matches behind closed doors.
The federation imposed the sanction following crowd unrest during Shabana’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Ulinzi Stars at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi on Sunday.
