The referee overseeing the match between Wad Souf and Najm Ben Aknoun announced the suspension of the game after confirming an assault on the match officials.
Referee Ibrir, tasked with officiating the encounter between Wad Souf and Najm Ben Aknoun, decided to halt the match following an altercation and verbal abuse directed towards the match officials.
The game was brought to a standstill for over 40 minutes as players remained off the field, taking refuge in their respective changing rooms.
Referee Ibrir deemed it inappropriate to resume the match amidst the heated tensions that had escalated on the pitch.
The incident has cast a shadow over the competition, highlighting the volatile nature of football matches and the challenges faced by match officials in maintaining order and fairness on the field.
Wad Souf, one of the competing teams, finds itself in a precarious position in the national competition, with its future in the league hanging in the balance.
The club is among the top contenders facing the looming threat of relegation to the second division.