Green Commandos match against Western Stima failed to kick off after they were denied access to Bukhungu stadium in a National Super League (NSL) match today.
With all teams attending a successful pre-match meeting, they returned when all changing rooms were closed.
The stadium manager Titus Otiende said he had communicated to management of the home team, Green Commandos, in advance about the unavailability of the stadium through their team manager Khalifa Salim.
“I informed Green Commandos officials that the stadium had been closed due to massive construction work that was going on in preparation for the National Mashujaa Day celebrations that would be held here next month.”
Western Stima FC Chairman Laban Jobita regretted the mishap given that they had spent over Sh300,000 preparing the team for the crucial match.
“Under the circumstances the home team was supposed to identify an alternative venue for the match within 72 hours and inform us not later than 48 hours as per football rules,” Jobita said.
Western Stima are at the summit of the NSL standing table with 70 points after playing 32 matches. Green Commandos FC are 15th with 31 points having played 31 matches in the 19-team league.
Source: Daily Nation