By Sekaggya Seka Moses
Kampala, Uganda – The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Ethics and Disciplinary Committee has taken drastic measures against individuals involved in a match manipulation scheme orchestrated by a foreign betting syndicate.
The committee has banned 12 individuals from all football-related activities, with one person receiving a lifetime ban.
The bans follow an investigation by the Investigatory Chamber of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee, which found that the individuals had breached Article 43 of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code.
The Adjudicatory Chamber held hearings against the individuals, taking into account mitigating and aggravating circumstances, including the degree of involvement in match fixing and the level of cooperation with the investigation.
The sanctions imposed on the individuals vary in severity, with Kaddu Ali receiving a lifetime ban. The others have been handed bans ranging from 1 to 10 years.
The full list of banned individuals is as follows:
1. Kaddu Ali – banned for life
2. Sajjabi Geoffrey – banned for 10 years
3. Kongola Ahmed – banned for 5 years
4. Epieru Richard – banned for 3 years
5. Atuheirwe Joyce – banned for 3 years
6. Nabisere Tausi – banned for 3 years
7. Okello Simon Peter – banned for 3 years
8. Nantatya Godwin – banned for 3 years
9. Muyaga Khalid – banned for 2 years
10. Noor Hassan – banned for 1 year
11. Kiyemba Latif – banned for 1 year
12. Atuhaire Docus – banned for 1 year
The FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee’s decision sends a strong message that match fixing will not be tolerated in Ugandan football.
The committee’s efforts to root out corruption and ensure fair play are commendable, and it is hoped that this move will help to restore the integrity of the sport in Uganda.
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