KFC’s Pamella Manasseh and GFF’s Bryan Joseph display the Elite League Cup trophy; however, the final has since been postponed
The anticipated final of the KFC Elite League Cup has been postponed once again, this time owing to the search and rescue mission for and subsequent loss of Guyana’s Soldiers.
Five servicemen were confirmed dead on Thursday following a helicopter crash in the jungle; on the other hand, two of the soldiers survived.
As such, the Guyana Football Federation issued a statement prior to the harrowing discovery, while the -and-rescue mission was still ongoing, disclosing the decision to postpone today’s game which would have featured the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) football team.
The statement read: “As the nation prays and hopes for the safety of the crew and passengers of the missing Guyana Defence Force helicopter, the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has decided to postpone the GFF-KFC Elite League Cup finals scheduled to be played on Friday, December 8 to a later date. The finals would have featured the GDF Football Club versus the Western Tigers Football Club.
“In solidarity with not only one of our members, but with the nation at large, the GFF is duty-bound to take account of the national mood. At this time, this mood is not of a celebratory nature as it pays respect to our nation’s men and women in arms who zealously protect our freedoms.
“Accordingly, the GFF would like to let the families, friends and members of the GDF know that they are in our thoughts and prayers, and to encourage them to hold fast to the confession of their hopes without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.”
Only on Wednesday, the GFF had unveiled the championship trophy, which the winner of the tournament will secure.
