Super League officials initiated probes Thursday regarding the improper cancellation of Wednesday's Mighty Wanderers versus Ekhaya football match. General Secretary Williams Banda stated referees failed mandatory protocols requiring 40 minutes of waiting and league consultation before ending play at Kamuzu Stadium.
The contest halted during the 52nd minute due to heavy rain and lightning. Officials declared the field unplayable after a reserve staff member rolled a ball along part of the turf following the downpour. Both teams exited in street clothing approximately thirty minutes later, despite clearing skies, leaving confused spectators. Coordinator Gerald Chaponda reported uncertainty about the abandonment decision, noting no final whistle sounded. SULOM seeks to determine which official authorized the premature termination and why league procedures were ignored. Banda confirmed the investigation aims to establish full accountability for the irregular shutdown affecting supporters and competition standings.
The contest halted during the 52nd minute due to heavy rain and lightning. Officials declared the field unplayable after a reserve staff member rolled a ball along part of the turf following the downpour. Both teams exited in street clothing approximately thirty minutes later, despite clearing skies, leaving confused spectators. Coordinator Gerald Chaponda reported uncertainty about the abandonment decision, noting no final whistle sounded. SULOM seeks to determine which official authorized the premature termination and why league procedures were ignored. Banda confirmed the investigation aims to establish full accountability for the irregular shutdown affecting supporters and competition standings.
