The author initially opposed cyber-bullying but changed stance after referee Boubou Traore's actions in a Caf Confederation Cup match between Gor Mahia and Algerian side NA Hussein Dey. Traore's decisions, including disallowing a goal by Shafique Batambuze, drew intense online backlash from Gor supporters.
FKF Secretary General Robert Muthomi filed a formal protest with Caf, criticizing Traore's performance during the March 2019 encounter. The protest specifically highlighted the referee's decision to disallow a corner-kick goal, which Muthomi argued was unjustified based on match footage.
The controversy followed a 1984 incident where Zamalek allegedly stole a match from Gor Mahia, fueling lingering distrust toward North African teams. Muthomi's protest urged Caf to review Traore's suitability for future matches and examine referee assessments from the game.
Gor Mahia's subsequent match against Zamalek in Alexandria featured officials from multiple countries, aiming to prevent similar controversies. The author acknowledged the move but expressed skepticism about North African teams' integrity.
