WANDERERS DEMAND HALT OF AIRTEL TOP 8 WITHIN 24 HOURS
This time, they insist on the nullification of the second-leg results, a 2-0 victory in favor of Silver, after Wanderers abandoned the match.
LILONGWE, Malawi-Mighty Mukuru Wanderers have initiated legal action once again following their contentious fixture against Silver Strikers in the Airtel Top 8 tournament, writes Romeo Umali.
This time, they insist on the nullification of the second-leg results, a 2-0 victory in favor of Silver, after Wanderers abandoned the match.
In a statement endorsed by their legal team, led by David Kanyenda, Mighty Wanderers argue that the game's results are invalid, citing Article 14 of the tournament rules.
This article outlines the Football Association of Malawi (FAM)'s responsibility to address appeals, especially those that have been duly paid for.
Kanyenda has issued a warning to FAM, threatening legal action in civil courts if they fail to suspend the tournament, citing a lack of consideration for their appeals.
It's noteworthy that Wanderers failed to appear for their match against Lilongwe-based rivals, contradicting tournament statutes, particularly Article 10.6, which specifies that a team not showing up at the scheduled time will lose 2-0 after a 30-minute waiting period.
Football Administrator Kondi Msungama notes that Wanderers may be guided by misinformation from their legal team.
Sports Analyst Dan Chemis advocates for the team's humility to expedite the tournament's completion.
Wanderers and FAM have been embroiled in legal disputes for the past week, seeking a postponement to investigate referee errors in their first-leg assignment at Lilongwe's Bingu National Stadium.
Despite the ongoing legal challenges, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets awaits in the finals, while Silver Strikers is set to face MAFCO in the Semi-Finals on December 10th at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe.