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Seychelles football league postponed by a week

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The Seychelles Football Federation has postponed the start of the 2026-2027 Premier League by a week because of the poor condition of Praslin’s two pitches. Its director of competitions, Clive Delorie, said the island’s clubs will wait until renovation work on the Baie Sainte-Anne pitch is complete, according to the SBC.

The start of the Seychelles Premier League 2026-2027 has been postponed by a week because of the poor condition of the two pitches on Praslin, the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation reports.

The Seychelles Football Federation’s director of competitions, Clive Delorie, announced the postponement at a press conference. Matches involving Praslin clubs will remain suspended until renovation work on the Baie Sainte-Anne pitch is complete.

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