A section of Kariobangi Sharks fans during the Kenyan Premier League promotion/relegation playoff second-leg clash against Mombasa United at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Tuesday, October 6 2026.

The high-stakes Kenyan Premier League promotion/relegation playoff second-leg clash pitting Kariobangi Sharks against Mombasa United at Ulinzi Sports Complex ended in chaotic scenes on Tuesday after being abandoned in the second half due to a pitch invasion.

Taking advantage of a corner kick won immediately after kickoff, Mombasa took the lead before Kariobangi Sharks could settle into their rhythm.

The 2-1 score line heading into halftime brought the overall tie level at 3-3 on aggregate, following Mombasa United’s 2-1 victory in the first leg.

The centre referee awarded Mombasa United a penalty following a corner kick, citing a shirt-pulling offense inside the box on a Mombasa player.

Had Mombasa United converted the spot-kick, they would have seized a crucial 4-3 aggregate lead in the tie.

The aggregate winner was to secure a place in KPL and was scheduled to open the new season with a home fixture against Kakamega Homeboyz this Sunday.