Summary
- Negeri Sembilan FC-KL City FC match will not proceed as scheduled.
- KL City reported an influenza outbreak within the team.
- Fifteen players and two officials developed symptoms.
- MFL cited player and team welfare in its decision.
- The MFL board will decide the match’s status later.
KUALA LUMPUR, August 23 — The Unifi Super League match between Negeri Sembilan FC and Kuala Lumpur City FC scheduled for Saturday evening has been called off.
After an influenza outbreak affected the KL City squad. The Malaysian Football League said KL City submitted a formal request after 15 players and two officials developed fever, cough, flu and diarrhoea symptoms.
Those affected will be referred to the Petaling District Health Office for further treatment. MFL said the decision prioritised the health and welfare of players and officials due to the risk of infection spreading.
The MFL board will determine the official status of the match in due course.
