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How fan-free stands would sway referees' decisions

Referee Damaris Kimani (centre) during a previous KPL match at Nyayo Stadium. [Photo: Dennis Okeyo, Standard]

Why would referees call a game differently based on the presence or absence of spectators?

It’s not because they are prejudiced or corrupt maybe. It is because they are people too! (Contrary to popular belief).

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