Kenyans angry after Somalia's Mogadishu FC fans step on, kick Kenyan flag during CAF match

A viral video of the aftermath of a CAF Champions League clash between Kenya Police FC and Mogadishu City FC has angered Kenyans after fans were seen desecrating the Kenyan flag.

During the match, Kenya Police beat Mogadishu City 3-1 in the Saturday night encounter, but the victory was overshadowed by viral videos showing a section of Mogadishu supporters clearly trashing the symbol of national unity.

The act, widely seen as blatant disrespect, sparked outrage among Kenyans both in the stands and online.

“The flag of Kenya is being mocked, shredded, misused, and abused by Mogadishu FC fans at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi. When did we get here?” one fan posted in anger.

The flag of KENYA being mocked, shredded, misused and abused by Mogadishu FC fans at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi. When did we get here? pic.twitter.com/jt7nozEI2d

— TONY KWALANDA (@KWALANDA) September 22, 2025

Another fumed: “This is bad manners and disrespect to our nation. Mogadishu FC fans not only fought at Nyayo Stadium but also had the guts to snatch a Kenyan flag and throw it on the ground. They’re lucky I wasn’t close. I hope this person has been deported back to Somalia.”

While anger dominated social media, others urged caution against condemning the entire Somali community.

“Hawa ni wale mafala wanataka kuharibia community jina juu ya likes za social media. Not all were like that, but this one deserves a ban,” one user wrote.

The incident came despite Mogadishu City FC having rallied massive support from the Somali community in Kenya through an aggressive promotional drive.

What was meant to be a show of pride and unity instead turned into a diplomatic embarrassment.

The two sides are set to meet again in the return leg on Sunday, still at Nyayo National Stadium, with all eyes now on both the pitch and the terraces.