A confrontation occurred between Gor Mahia coach Frank Nuttall and goalkeeper Boniface Oluoch during a Caf Champions League preliminary round match against Madagascar side CNaPS at the Nyayo National Stadium.
According to Nairobi News, the altercation took place in the changing room at halftime and escalated into a physical fight. The incident reportedly started when Oluoch reacted to Nuttall's criticism of his performance, saying,
"you can substitute me instead of blaming me for everything"
, after Nuttall stated that Oluoch was to blame for the first goal conceded due to poor communication with defenders.
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This incident follows recent tensions within the team, including Nuttall's accusation of player sabotage and his brief resignation and reinstatement. Some players have expressed disagreement with Nuttall's tactics, such as fielding certain players who had limited pre-season training.
Fans have also criticized the club management for signing players after the Caf Champions League registration deadline, rendering them ineligible for the competition.
