The first day of Togo’s national D1 championship encountered issues, with two out of the seven scheduled matches not taking place. Here are the key details:
- Etoile Filante vs. Kotoko de Lavié:
- The match between Etoile Filante and Kotoko de Lavié in Lomé did not start.
- Etoile Filante had threatened to boycott the match if certain prerequisites, including the payment of half of the promised subsidy, were not fulfilled.
- Etoile Filante did not appear on the pitch, and the Match Commissioner confirmed their absence.
- Koroki vs. Maranatha:
- The match between Koroki and Maranatha in Womé did not take place.
- Koroki did not travel for the match, reportedly due to not being in possession of their players’ licenses.
- Reasons for Non-participation:
- Etoile Filante’s non-participation was linked to their demands, including financial matters.
- Koroki’s absence was attributed to issues related to players’ licenses.
- FTF’s Response:
- The Togolese Football Federation (FTF) has not provided official comments on these events.
- Background:
- The D1 championship in Togo resumed on May 4 under challenging conditions, with initial threats of a boycott by clubs that were later reconsidered after a meeting with the president of the federation.
The reasons behind these issues and the FTF’s response will likely be important factors in the resolution of the situation and the continuation of the championship.
