Kenyan football family is this evening mourning the demise of assistant referee who was killed today by a football fan in Kisii.
John Okwayo, the assistant referee was officiating a tournament at Nyansabakwa play ground in Nyaribari Masaba, Kisii County.
The retired teacher was contracted to be the assistant referee for a two-week football tournament which was sponsored by a resident in the area.
The incidence occurred in the second half while officiating when a fan who is alleged to be not satisfied with his decision, ran and kicked him on his chest.
Confirming the sad incidence, Kisii County Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Secretary, Evans Mageka said Okwoyo died when he was being rushed to the Hospital for treatment.
The suspect was arrested by police and taken to Masimba Police station.
Following the incidence, Mageka warned organisers of ongoing tournaments to stop all games in the region.