The much-anticipated Boxing Day clash between Holy Stars and Bechem United on December 26, 2024, was marred by a series of unfortunate events that left fans, officials, and players alike confused and frustrated.
The match, scheduled for a 3:00 PM kick-off, failed to go ahead as planned, with Bechem United, the away team, nowhere to be seen when it was time for the pre-match preparations.
Despite Holy Stars, the home team, being on the field and ready for the game, Bechem United never arrived for their warm-up session, and no communication was made to suggest why they were absent.
Sources later revealed that Bechem United had encountered car troubles three days before the match, but no official communication was sent to the home team or match officials to explain the delay or request a postponement.
Match officials were present and waiting for the game to commence but were left in limbo as they awaited clarification from Bechem United. As of now, the match officials have not issued an official statement but are expected to submit a report to the relevant football authorities for a final decision on the matter.
For now, the fate of the fixture remains uncertain, with both teams and fans eagerly awaiting the next steps. The outcome will depend on the football governing bodies’ verdict after they review the situation, which has thrown a shadow over what should have been an exciting festive fixture.