The NBC Premier League match between Simba and Yanga, played at Meja Jenerali Stadium and ending in a 2-2 draw, has sparked widespread debate following a controversial late incident involving a penalty claim.
In the incident, which occurred inside the penalty area, Yanga striker Laurindo Aurelio (Depú) appeared to be brought down after contact with Simba defender Ismail Toure, as the match entered its final moments.
However, the centre referee from Morocco, Hamza El Faruq, chose to allow play to continue without awarding a penalty or issuing any disciplinary action.
It is clear that the incident showed strong indications of a foul inside the box. Toure was the last man in defence and could have potentially been shown a red card in addition to a penalty for Yanga.
Yanga were denied a crucial opportunity to win the match due to that controversial decision, which has reignited discussions about whether Kariakoo Derby matches should continue to be officiated by foreign referees.
Overall, all match officials were from Morocco, and several decisions during the game have been widely viewed as questionable by observers.
