The Ghana Premier League clash between Medeama SC and Aduana FC on Wednesday was brought to an abrupt halt due to heavy rainfall.
The encounter, which marked a crucial week 18 fixture, saw both teams locked in a tense battle during the first half, with neither managing to gain a decisive edge.
The relentless downpour, however, forced the match officials to make the difficult decision to suspend the game, leaving fans disappointed and players eager to resume play.
With the Akoon Community Park pitch inundated and conditions deemed unsafe for continued gameplay, the Ghana Premier League authorities swiftly announced the rescheduling of the second half.
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In an official statement released by the league authorities, it was confirmed that the match would recommence on Thursday at 10:00 am local time.
𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 📢@MedeamaSC outstanding game against @Aduana_fc FC has been called off due to heavy downpour. Game will played on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 10am #GhanaPremierLeague pic.twitter.com/oh7OHpOIc3
— 🇬🇭 Ghana Premier League (@GhanaLeague) March 20, 2024
Aduana Stars, currently holding the third position in the league standings with 36 points, had been poised for a challenging encounter against Medeama SC, who sit 10th on the table with 29 points from 20 games.
The resumption of the match presents both teams with an opportunity to make significant strides in their respective campaigns.