The Federation of Uganda Soccer Associations (FUFA) has taken additional motion in opposition to match-fixing by imposing sanctions on 5 people discovered responsible of manipulating a Uganda Premier League fixture involving Lugazi FC and Buhimba United Saints FC in November 2025.
Amongst these punished are Buhimba United Saints gamers Fred Nkata and Moses Ayebale, who’ve every acquired five-year bans from soccer. Their teammate, Ramadhan Dudu, was handed a two-year suspension for his involvement within the case.
FUFA additionally sanctioned the membership’s Technical Director, James Kalumba, with a five-year ban.
Probably the most extreme punishment was reserved for former participant Ali Feni, who was banned from soccer for all times. Investigators concluded that Feni performed a central function in organizing the scheme and served as a key hyperlink between the gamers concerned and exterior match-fixers.
The newest disciplinary motion underscores FUFA’s continued dedication to tackling corruption inside Ugandan soccer and defending the credibility of home competitions.
The federation’s efforts come amid a broader crackdown on match manipulation. Earlier this 12 months, FIFA prolonged international bans in opposition to former Specific FC coach Mike Mutyaba, former membership CEO Miiro Ashraf Mwanje, goalkeeper Emmanuel Kalyowa, and former captain Ashraf Mbazira for his or her involvement in fixing a league match in opposition to Kitara FC in 2024.
A number of different Ugandan soccer figures are at the moment serving FIFA-recognized suspensions. They embrace former Calvary FC participant Saleh Maganda, former Northern Gateway participant Franco Oringa, and former Gaddafi FC gamers Godfrey Lwesibawa, Yahaya Mahad Kakooza, and Andrew Waiswa, all of whom have been handed five-year bans.
In the meantime, referees George Nkurunziza and Deogracious Opio stay suspended for 10 years following separate match-fixing-related offenses.
FUFA maintains that sturdy disciplinary measures are important in preserving the integrity of the game and making certain honest competitors. The federation famous that every one people sanctioned within the newest ruling have the best to enchantment via the established soccer regulatory processes.
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