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The FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel has pronounced itself on various cases arising from reports submitted to the Uganda Premier League Seretarit and the FUFA Competitions Committee and Department.

Note: The decisions take immediate effect. Any party not satisfied with these decisions has a right of appeal.

AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH NO 187, EXPRESS FC VS MBARARA CITY PLAYED

ON 11^TH APRIL 2018 AT WANKULUKUKU, KAMPALA CASE NO: 0051

The FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel (CDP) received a petition from the AUPL secretariat and sat on 19^th April 2018 to handle the matter.

FINDINGS: According to the reports of both the referee and the match assessor reports, in the 78^th minutes Express FC hid the match balls and recalled the ball boys

SANCTION: This act contravened Article 16.9 of the Uganda Premier League rules 2017/18 and also goes against Article 30.2 of the FUFA Competitions rules 2017/18.

Accordingly Express FC is fined 1,000,000 Shs (One million shillings). The CDP may revise this fine amount upwards if not paid by 26^th April 2018. This decision takes immediate effect.

CASE: VIPERS SC FAILURE TO PRESENT PLAYERS’ LICENSES, PLAYER SHIRT NO 25 ALITHO JAMES OF VIPERS SC INSULTING AND ABUSING AMATCH OFFICIAL, THE CEO VIPERS SC

MR LWANGA PETER AND VIPERS SC HEAD COACH JORGE DA COSTA CONFRONTING AND ATTACKING THE MATCH OFFICIALS DURING THE AZAM  UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH NO 185, BUL FC VS VIPERS SC PLAYED AT KAKINDU STADIUM ON 11^TH APRIL 2018

CASE NO: 00053

The FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel (CDP) received a petition from the AUPL secretariat regarding the failure of Vipers SC failing to produce players license, player shirt No. 25 Alitho James of vipers SC abusing a match official, Vipers SC CEO Lwanga Peter and Vipers head coach Jorge Da Costa both confronting and attacking the match officials and sat on 19^th April 2018 to review the matter.

FINDINGS

Basing on both reports from the Centre referee and the match assessor;

1. Vipers SC failed to produce the licenses during the said match for inspection as per article 26.1 of FUFA Competitions rules 2017/18.

1. Player shirt No. 25 Alitho James of Vipers SC insulted and abused the 1^st assistant, Okello Lee.

1. Vipers SC CEO, Peter Lwanga confronted, threatened and attacked the match referee

1. Vipers SC Head Coach Jorge Da Costa confronted and attacked the Centre referee.

SANCTIONS

1. According to the FUFA Competitions rules 2017/18, Article 26.4(i) Vipers SC reported the case of loss of licenses to police and presented the matter to theTOC for action within the required time and therefore Vipers SC in this case fulfilled this requirement and has no case and the results remain 00-00.

1. Player shirt No. 25 Alitho James of Vipers SC is banned for four competition matches for unsporting conduct towards a match official as per article 30.8 (iii) of the FUFA Competitions rules 2017/18.

1. Mr Jorge Da Costa, the coach of Vipers SC is suspended for four competition matches for unsporting behavior towards a match official as per Article 30.8 (iii) of the FUFA competition rules 2017/18 for violating article 30.2 of FUFA Competitions rules 2017/18.

1. Mr Lwanga Peter the Vipers SC CEO is fined 1,000,000 (One Million shillings) for violating article 30.2 of FUFA Competitions rules 2017/18. The CDP may revise the fine amount upwards if not paid by 26^th April 2018.

 CASE: MISCONDUCT OF MR WASSWA BBOSA, COACH OF SC VILLA  DURING THE AZAM UGANDA PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH NO 177,  SOANA VS SC VILLA PLAYED ON 4^TH APRIL 2018 AT KAVUMBA RECREATION GROUNDS CASE NO: 0050

The FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel (FCDP) received a petition from AUPL Secretariat and sat on 19^th April 2018 to review the matter.

FINDINGS: Basing on the referee and match assessor’s reports, Coach Wasswa Bbosa abused, threatened and attacked the match officials during and after the match. The same report indicates that Paul Mukatabala also got involved in the same though he later played a role in cooling down his Head Coach

SANCTIONS: Mr. Wasswa Bbosa violated Article 30.2 of the FUFA Competitions rules 2017/18 and he is accordingly sanctioned as per Article 30.8(iii) (he is banned for four competition matches for unsporting conduct towards match officials).

He is further warned that the FCDP will not hesitate to invoke Article 5.4(b) of the coaches licensing rules if such misconduct continues.

Match No 248 (FUFA Big League- Lira United vs Paidha Black Angels  

The Disciplinary Committee Panel analyzed the information and circumstances surrounding the above mentioned match played on Thursday April 6 2018 and observed that;

1. The match was played under an intimidating environment especially on the side of the visiting team players, technical officials and fans
2. The match kicked off late and ended when it was dark to the extent of improvising smart phone torches due to inadequate light.
3. There was persistent hooliganism by fans of Lira United before, during and after the said match and other previous matches played in Lira.  The club has failed to prevail over its fans.

Verdict:

1. Match No. 248, Lira FC. vs Paidha Black Angels to be replayed on a date to be communicated and at a neutral ground,-Masindi   Municipal Stadium
2. All the remaining home matches of Lira FC to be played in Masindi Municipal Stadium and the Management of Lira United FC should liaise with the stadium management to ensure the availability of the facility for the club’s matches.
3. The Match Centre Referee Mr. Okello Simon Peter and the Match Assessor Mr. Adupa Gena be referred to the FUFA Referees Standing Committee (FRSC) for disciplinary actions for allowing the game to be played during dark without proper lighting there by putting the game into disrepute
4. In accordance with article 30.8 (iii) of the FUFA Competitions Rules, Mr. Allan Kabonge- Paidha Black Angels FC Coach, is suspended for four (4) Competition matches for the unsporting behavior of hiding players’ licences of his club thereby delaying kick off.

Match No. 227, Agape FC vs Kataka FC played 25^th March 2018;

1. The 2^nd assistant refereewas attacked by a fan and a poisonous substance was applied on hish body
2. The match was abandoned in the 54^th minute with a 00-01 lead by Kataka FC.

Consequently it was ruled;

1. Agape SS FC loses the match by forfeiture and is further docked 3points and 3 goals from those already accumulated for acts of hooliganism and violence. This is in accordance with Article 30.13 of the FUFA Competition Rules and Regulations 2017/18.
2. Agape SS FC is directed to meet the medical expenses of the said match official as shall be determined by his medical forms.
3. Agape SS FC should identify the culprit who applied the poisonous substance and hand him over for further reprimand and the source of the substance should also be revealed.
4. If (2) and (3) above are not met, the matches of Agape SS FC shall be shifted to another safer playing field.

Match No. 228, Amuka Bright Light vs Vura FC played 22^nd March 2018 and observed that;

1.  The Chairman of Vura FC, Mr Obulejo Wilfred, included threatening messages in his petition

1. Vura FC. Players refused to continue with play, protesting the goal scored against  them in the 74^th  minute leading to the abandonment of the match

1. The Coach, Mr. Mawanda Ronald commanded players not to continue with play thereby putting the game of football into disrepute

Verdict

1. Vura FC. Loses the match by forfeiture
2. The coach, Mr. Mawanda Ronald is suspended for two Competition matches with immediate effect
3. The Chairman of Vura FC was also advised to restrain from hostilities and exercise fair play for the good of the game.

Match No. 142, Kamuli Park FC vs Bukedea TC FC played on 9^th December 2018 it was observed that;

1. The player Wabuleta Eriza Jackson is a double licensed player by both Bukedea TC FC and Kamuli Park FC.
2. The player Wabuleta Eriza Jackson has different dates of birth for each of the licenses in his name an act aimed at confusing the authority.
3. The said player used different names during the registration process.

1. The said player registered and played for Bukedea Town Council FC for  2016/17 and 2017/18 season

Verdict:

1. Bukedea town council FC has no case since they are the right full owners of the player, Article 19.12 of the FUFA Competitions Rules and Regulations 2017/18.
2. Wabuleta Eriza Jackson is banned for a period of 365 days for being double licensed according to Article 19.12 of the FUFA competitions 2017/18.

Match No. 160 Kireka FC vs Kitara FC played 7^th March 2018 and observed that;

1. The team manager Kireka FC Norman Ssemwanga entered the field of play in the 31st Minute and caused the match to stop temporarily.
2. The Kireka FC fan slapped the 1st assistant referee in the 65th minute and at the end of the match, the fans of Kireka FC threatened the match officials.

Verdict;

1. According to Article 30.8(iii) of the FUFA competition rules 2017/18. Mr Norman Ssemwanga is hereby suspended for four competition matches for unsporting conduct towards a match official.
2. Although results of the match remain, Kireka FC is strongly warned and advised to prevail over its fans and restrain from act of hooliganism.

Match No. 142, Kitara FC vs Greater Masaka FC played on 11^th March 2018 and observed that;

1. According to the reports of the referee and the match assessor Greater Masaka didn’t show up for the said match.
2. Article 24.4 of the FUFA Competitions Rules 2017/18 gives a team  chance to write to the TOC explaining the reasons for not showing up within 48 hours, Greater Masaka instead requested for the match rescheduled.  Information about the death of their official was communicated late.

Verdict:

1. Accordingly, Greater Masaka is to lose the match by forfeiture and is docked 3 points and 3 goals from those already accumulated as per article 24.9(ii) of the FUFA Competitions Rules 2017/18

Match No. 226, Kyetume FC vs Paidha Black Angels FC played 22^nd March 2018 and observed that;

1. Dr Sam Okello in the 90+2 minute of the said match used abusive language towards the Centre referee.
2. After the match, Dr Okello Sam led the paidha Black Angels fans to the changing area where the referees were changing clothes from and they threw stones and water bottles to the match officials but police intervened to save the officials.

Verdict;

1. Paidha black angels FC failed to prevail on its team’s official and fans as per article 30.15 of the FUFA competitions Rules 2017/18. Therefore it is docked one point and one goal from those already accumulated
2. Dr Okello Sam is suspended for four competition matches for unsporting conduct towards the match officials as per Article 30.8(iii) of the FUFA competitions rules 2017/18.

Match NAo 235 LIRA FC vs NDEJJE UNIVERSITY FC.

At its sitting of April 9 2018, the Disciplinary Panel studied the Match Reports and other relevant information in relation to the above mentioned match and observed as follows

1. The Coach of Ndejje University FC. Mr. Raymond and a one Kongo Boniface of the same  team entered the field of play and ordered the players not to continue with play in protest against the penalty awarded Lira FC
2. The game was abandoned
3. Fans of Lira FC threw stones

Verdict, 

1. The actions of Ndejje University FC officials tantamount to the breach of the FUFA Competitions Rules.  Hence Ndejje FC loses the match by forfeiture as per Article 30.13  of the Competition Rules and Regulations 2017/18
2. The said two officials of Ndejje University FC. are hereby suspended for four(4) Competition matches in accordance with Article 30.2 of the Competition Rules and Regulations
3. The harm and body injuries inflicted on Ndejje players as seen in the pictures depicts the highest level of hooliganism which is contrary to Article 30.2 of the Competition Rules 2017/18.  In accordance with Article 30.13  Lira F loses three (3) points and three(3) from the accumulated points

• Busoga 3-0 Bugisu

• Teso 8-0 Sebei

• Karamoja 1-1 West Nile

• Bunyoro 2-2 Rwenzori

• Lango 0-2 Acholi

• Ankole 2-1 Tooro

• Buganda 0-1 Kigezi

• Bukedi 0-1 Kampala

Alfred Leku of Express FC scored for West Nile and Majid Ayop who plays for Vipers Kotido FC replied for Karamoja to send the home fans into wild celebrations.

FUFA Drum Tournament (Official Opening Match):

• Busoga 3-0 Bugisu

Busoga Province has won the opening match of the 2018 FUFA Drum tournament.

Busoga edged Bugisu 3-0 during the official opening match of the tournament at the Kyabazinga Stadium in Bugembe, Jinja on Saturday.

Hamis Tibita gave the home side the lead on 12 minutes as they led 1-0 by the half time break.

The BUL and Uganda U-20 forward tapped home a low cross from a lively Police and Uganda Cranes left winger Aggrey Madoi.

Two second half substitutes Richard Wandyaka and Joel Madondo combined to score the other two goals in the 64^th and 77^th minutes respectively.

Uganda Cranes defender Isaac Isinde captained the Busoga Province team.

Joel Madondo was named man of the match.

The well attended match was also watched by the Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon. Rebecca Kagada, the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo with the Vice President Justus Mugisha as well as the third Vice President Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre, Buganda Kingdom Prime minister Richard Muvawala, National Council of Sports’ Dr. Patrick Benard Ogwel, FUFA Executive Committee members and staff as well multitudes of spectators.

After the match, the Speaker of Parliament appreciated the tournament and thanked the federation for the initiative.

This is a good tournament and i thank FUFA for the idea.

I congratulate the winning team (Busoga Province) and the man of the match Joel Madondo

She later handled over the man of the match Madondo with a cash envelope as a sign of appreciation for his effort and contribution in the game.

The other matches of the FUFA Drum continue on Sunday.

There will be seven games to be played across the country.  Teso hosts Sebei at the Kongunga ground in Bukedea, Lango plays Acholi in the much awaited derby duel at the Lango Sports ground in Lira and Buganda will entertain Kigezi at the Masaka Recreational stadium.

Meanwhile, Bukedi will take on Kampala at the Budaka Saza ground in Budaka, Bunyoro shall entertain Rwenzori at the Boma play ground in Hoima.

West Nile kicks off the tourney away from home against Karamoja at the Booma play ground in Moroto.

Ankole shall face Tooro at the Kakyeeka stadium in Mbarara.

The theme of this tournament is ‘Celebrating Our Ancestry’.

Team Line Ups:

Busoga XI:

Muhammed Didi (G.K), Jimmy Kuluba, Allan Munaba, Livingstone Mulondo, Isaac Isinde (Captain), Jerome Kirya, David Bagoole, Dan Shabena, Patrick Crespo Asiku, Amis Tibita, Aggrey Madoi

Subs:          

Mathias Muwanga (G.K), Wilson Makuro, Joel Madondo, Mark Bamukyaye, Richard Wandyaka, George Kasonko, Anthony Mayanja, Yeseri Waibi, Braize Nkolo

Head coach: Charles Ayiekho Lukula

Bugisu XI:

James Alitho (G.K – Captain), Robert Edmond Otim, Tiff Kahandi, Hassan Wandega, Jackson Okello, Musa Malunda, Ibrahim Massa, Milton Karisa, Akram Munyolo, Sula Wambede, Abdul Rahman Ajab

Subs:

Ibrahim Bashir (GK), Peter Lomolo, Erasmus Okadapay, Robery Kabole, Derick Dangohur, Aziz Nambobi, Phillip Wamukota, Constantino Nalumoso, Malvin Wasswa

Head coach: Godfrey ‘Toldo’ Awach

Match Officials:

• Center Referee: Robert Donney
• Assistant Referee 1: Diana Murungi
• Assistant Referee 2: David Kachope
• Fourth Official: Junior Kasenge
• Match Commissioner: Rogers Byamukama
• Referees’ Assessor: Ali Tomusange

Other Fixtures:

Sunday, 25^th February 2018

• Teso vs Sebei at Kongunga Ground in Bukedea
• Lango vs Acholi- Lango Sports Ground in Lira
• Buganda vs Kigezi- Nyendo in Masaka
• Bukedi vs Kampala-Budaka Saza Ground in Budaka
• Bunyoro vs Rwenzori-Hoima Ground in Hoima
• Karamoja vs West Nile-Moroto Booma Ground in Moroto
• Ankole vs Tooro-Kakyeka Stadium, in Mbarara

The FUFA Drum

Saturday 24^th February, 2018

Busoga Vs Bugisu –Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe in Jinja

Time: (4PM)

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All preparations to have a successful grand opening of the FUFA Drum Tournament have been concluded by the local organizing committee led by the competition chairman, Rogers Byamukama.

The two opening teams, Busoga and Bugisu shall lock horns at the Kyabazinga stadium, Bugembe (Jinja) in the first match of the championship that will bring together the 16 provinces in Uganda.

‘All arrangements to have a great opening ceremony for the FUFA Drum tournament have been made. The two teams (Bugisu and Busoga), officials, security and all the logistics are well in place to have a successful opening where the Kyabazinga of Busoga and Speaker of Parliament Hon. Rebecca Kadaga have duly confirmed to grace’ Byamukama noted.

Both the Busoga and Bugisu teams have assembled their respective players who are fully fit for the game that kicks off at 4 p.m

Busoga head coach Charles Ayiekoh Lukula as he was addressing the media earlier in the week at FUFA vowed to work for the maximum points in the opening match.

‘We are well prepared for the opener and my team is already in camp at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru. We are the home of fine football in Uganda and we have prepared well for Bugisu Province on Saturday’ Ayiekoh, who is also head coach at Azam Uganda Premier League side, Kirinya-Jinja S.S said.

His counterpart, Godfrey ‘Toldo’ Awach was equally expectant of a decent result, a positive that will keep fans in anticipation for the final outcome at the end of the normal time.

‘I understand that with football one expects three results-a win, draw and loss but we are not thinking about the third option’ Awach, Head coach at FUFA Big league club, Kataka sounded.

The 16 Provinces  in contention for the grand trophy are; Teso, Busoga, Sebei, Bugisu Teso ,Busoga, Sebei, Bugisu, Lango, Buganda, Acholi, Kigezi, Bukedi, Bunyoro, Kampala, Rwenzori, Karamoja, Ankole, West Nile and Tooro

The tournament shall be played until 6^th October 2018, the date set for the final in Kasese.

Match Officials:

Referee: Robert Donney 

Assistant Referee 1: Diana  Murungi 

Assistant Referee 2 : David Kachope 

Fourth Official: Junior Kasenge

Referees’ Assessor: Ali  Tomusange

Match Commissioner: Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo

Other Fixtures:

Sunday, 25^th February 2018

• Teso vs Sebei at Kongunga Ground in Bukedea
• Lango vs Acholi- Lango Sports Ground in Lira
• Buganda vs Kigezi- Nyendo in Masaka
• Bukedi vs Kampala-Budaka Saza Ground in Budaka
• Bunyoro vs Rwenzori-Hoima Ground in Hoima
• Karamoja vs West Nile-Moroto Booma Ground in Moroto
• Ankole vs Tooro-Kakyeka Stadium, in Mbarara

The FUFA Drum

Saturday 24^th February, 2018

Busoga Vs Bugisu –Kyabazinga Stadium, Bugembe in Jinja

Time: (4PM)

Match Officials

Referee Donney Robert 

Assistant Referee 1 Murungi Diana 

Assistant Referee 2 Kachope David 

Fourth Official Kasenge Junior 

Referees’ Assessor Tomusange Ali

Match Commissioner Owek. Florence Bagunywa Nkalubo

As days draw closer to the much anticipated The FUFA Drum maiden match Busoga and Bugisu Provinces, the tournament has attracted attention of many Ugandans including dignitaries.

‘The number one citizen HE President of the Republic of Uganda is expected to attend and will be accompanied by the Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon Rebecca Kadaga’ said Rogers Byamukama the Chairman FUFA Drum Organising Committee.

He added that the Kyabazinga of Busoga His Highness Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV is set to host all the dignitaries on the day.

‘We are expecting a big crowd at the Kyazinga Stadium but we shall accommodate all of them in several aspects’ added Byamukama who attended the press conference at FUFA House in Mengo on Wednesday.

MAIN PHOTO: Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon Rebecca Kadaga with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo. She will attend the opening match of The FUFA Drum on Saturday in Bugembe. 

The 16 Provinces  are; Teso, Busoga, Sebei, Bugisu Teso ,Busoga, Sebei, Bugisu, Lango, Buganda, Acholi, Kigezi, Bukedi, Bunyoro, Kampala, Rwenzori, Karamoja, Ankole, West Nile and Tooro

Competitions Department has set 6^th October 2018 as the date for the final to be played in Kasese.

24^th February, 2018

Busoga vs Bugisu- Bugembe Stadium

25^th February 2018

Teso vs Sebei at Kongunga Ground in Bukedea

Lango vs Acholi- Lango Sports Ground in Lira

Buganda vs Kigezi- Nyendo in Masaka

Bukedi vs Kampala-Budaka Saza Ground in Budaka

Bunyoro vs Rwenzori-Hoima Ground in Hoima

Karamoja vs West Nile-Moroto Booma Ground in Moroto

Ankole vs Tooro-Kakyeka Stadium, in Mbarara

Groups:

Group A:

• Teso
• Busoga
• Sebei
• Bugisu

Group B:

• Lango
• Buganda
• Acholi
• Kigezi

Group C:

• Bukedi
• Bunyoro
• Kampala
• Rwenzori

Group D:

• Karamoja
• Ankore
• West Nile
• Tooro