An FKF Premier League match between Nairobi United and Gor Mahia ended early on December 21, 2025, after fights broke out among fans at Dandora Stadium in Nairobi. The game was tied 1-1 in the 58th minute when things turned ugly. Police fired tear gas to control the situation. Players left the field for safety.
Gor Mahia scored first in the 15th minute. Ebenezer Adu-Kwaw headed in a corner from Enock Morrison. The visitors looked in control. Nairobi United pushed back after halftime. Ovella Ochieng equalised around the 57th or 58th minute with a strong shot from a tight angle. That goal sparked the trouble.
Some Nairobi United fans celebrated by throwing flares and objects onto the pitch. A section of Gor Mahia supporters reacted by moving into the home fans’ area. Fights started. Fans from both sides clashed in the stands. Videos show people running and smoke from tear gas filling the air.
The referee stopped the game. Players and officials waited before heading off. Outside the stadium, more problems happened. Reports mention robberies and a broadcast van getting damaged. Some fans and a security officer got hurt. One fan was carried out on a stretcher.
This was not the first issue for Gor Mahia fans this year. Earlier matches saw similar problems. Nairobi United beat Gor Mahia 2-1 in the FKF Cup final back in June. That win helped them get promoted and play in continental football. Rivalry has grown since then. People expected tension, and security was tight, but it was not enough.
Football Kenya Federation president Hussein Mohammed spoke out quickly. He condemned the hooliganism on social media. He said such behaviour has no place in Kenyan football. An investigation is underway. The league’s committee will decide what happens next, like if the result stands or the game gets replayed.
Nairobi United put out a statement too. They condemned the violence and sent thoughts to affected fans. They apologised for what happened at their home ground. Gor Mahia has not said much yet.
Dandora Stadium is small, with room for about 5,000 people. Tickets were limited – 2,000 for home fans, 3,000 for Gor Mahia supporters. Other big venues were booked for events, so they played here.
Kenyan football has seen these incidents before. Fans get passionate, especially in big games. Gor Mahia, with their huge following, often draws crowds that can turn rowdy. Clubs and the federation keep talking about better security and punishing troublemakers.
For now, the focus is on those hurt. Many fans just wanted a good match. The game had exciting moments before it stopped. Both teams played well at times. Gor Mahia leads the league and wanted the win. Nairobi United, in their first top-flight season, showed they can compete.
The break for holidays comes at a time when things need to cool down. When play resumes in January, everyone hopes for calmer games. Safety has to come first. Investigations will show more details soon. Kenyan football needs to address these problems to keep growing.
People across Nairobi and beyond are talking about what happened. Social media has clips of the chaos. It is a reminder that passion for the game should not lead to violence. Clubs have loyal supporters who travel far. Better planning might help avoid repeats. The season continues, but this match will be remembered for the wrong reasons.
