Sonko Wants Harambee Stars Match Replayed – Here’s When CAF Allows It
Sonko wants the decision to be issued before August 26, 2025...
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Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has petitioned the CAF Disciplinary Board to replay the Harambee Stars quarter-final match against Madagascar, alleging two Kenyan goals were wrongly disallowed and seeking to suspend the penalty shootout results. The petition was filed in Cairo within 48 hours.
- Sonko seeks to suspend the match outcome where Harambee Stars lost 4-3 on post-match penalties after a 1-1 draw.
- The petition cites alleged prejudicial conduct by match officials, contravening CAF statutes and Code.
- FIFA and CAF regulations allow replays for unsafe conditions, security breaches, or clear errors in applying Laws of the Game, but not typically for a referee's judgment.
- The CAF Disciplinary Board must rule before August 26, when Madagascar is scheduled to face Sudan in the semifinals.
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