The KFC Elite encounter between Western Tigers and Victoria Kings was called off owing to lighting issues at the GFF National Training Centre, Providence on Tuesday evening.

The issue which resulted in the stoppage of the match, started before the kickoff of the encounter.

The fixture, which was programmed to commence at 7 pm, finally started at 8:34 pm due to the lighting problems after the keys, used to start two of the six mobile lights on the perimeter of the field, were misplaced.

The fixture was eventually stopped with 11 minutes on the clock and the score locked at 0-0 after one of the mobile towers lost power and could not be restored.

Following deliberation between the respective team staffers, the GFF officials and the referees, the fixture was postponed until further notice, resulting in the competing players walking off the playing surface at 8:45 pm.

This also resulted in the second match between the Guyana Police Force and Den Amstel also being suspended. Officials from the GFF disclosed that the two matches will be staged at a later date. The competition which was last contested in 2019, is sponsored by KFC to the tune of GYD$10 million.

The event is programmed to resume at the same venue today with a doubleheader. At 19:00hrs, Ann’s Grove will oppose Buxton United whilst the Guyana Defence Force will tackle Santos at 21:00hrs.