'We have evidence': KLFA refutes deliberate match skip claims
KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur FA (KLFA) president Syed Yazid Syed Omar has refuted allegations that KL City deliberately avoided their opening Super League match against Negri Sembilan FC in Paroi on Saturday.
Kuala Lumpur FA (KLFA) president Syed Yazid Syed Omar has dismissed claims that KL City intentionally skipped their opening Super League match against Negri Sembilan FC. The fixture was postponed when 15 players and two officials fell ill with influenza, rendering the team unable to field a full squad. Syed Yazid stated that the outbreak occurred while the team was preparing to travel to Negri Sembilan, compelling them to turn back despite having already paid for logistics expenses.
He emphasized that the decision was beyond their control and not a deliberate attempt to avoid the match or due to internal team issues. KL City had submitted an official application to the Malaysian Football League (MFL) to postpone the match on health grounds, which was approved. However, Negri Sembilan has requested the MFL to award them a walkover victory.
The controversy has raised questions about potential administrative and registration issues at KL City.
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