Unmarked pitch causes cancellation of Division One match

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The Division One [Western Zone]  match between Yanga and Utawala, booked for Sunday 6 May, failed to kick-off after the home-side failed to provide a marked pitch.

According to Kefa Onditi, the Secretary General of Utawala, the match officials ordered Yanga to mark the field, before starting the match, a command which Yanga let pass. 

Counter

Yanga, on their part argue that they had pre-marked the pitch but a heavy downpour swept away the white-wash.

-The referees were our witnesses, as they had arrived to find a marked pitch, but the rain cleared the white-wash, head coach Githaiga told Futaa.com .

The officials then walked away, without declaring the fate of the match.

Standings

Yanga are currently ranked 18^th in the 20-team Zone, while Utawala check-in at 17^th place.