The Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) has apologized for the abandonment of the Road to Mecca III championship match on Sunday noting that the decision made by the official which led to fracas was incorrect and that the fixture will likely be replayed utilizing better officials locally and from overseas.
The final between Linden unit Retrieve Raiders and Georgetown side Colts was abandoned after the former team walked off the court in the fourth quarter alleging biased officiating.
At the time of the stoppage, Colts was leading 54-51 with 9:18s remaining on the clock.
Raiders eventually returned to the playing area 20 minutes later following discussions with the GABF President Nigel Hinds.
Subsequently, footage of the fouls which led to the incident were reviewed by Hinds, the officials and the captain of Raiders.
It was eventually deemed that mistakes were made by the official. However,
