The FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel has fined and suspended KCCA FC defender Denis Iguma following his violent conduct toward another player.

On 10th November, during KCCA FC’s 1-0 win over UPDF at Bombo, Iguma was given marching orders in the 54th after headbutting UPDF defender Ibrahim Magandaazi.

But after review, the Disciplinary Panel decided to suspend Iguma for one extra Fufa Competition match following his unsporting behaviour.

The utility defender shall now miss a total of the next three physically played games after the UPDF game.

He has also been fined Ugx 500, 000 and will be expected to clear this money before getting back on the pitch.

The Full Decision

Denis Iguma breached Article 31 of the FUFA Competitions Rules and the CDP hereby;

“Suspends Iguma Denis in addition to the automatic suspension by the match official; for one extra FUFA competition match. The player shall miss a total of the next three physically played games after match No.45 UPDF FC Vs KCCA FC in which he head butted the opponent.

“A Cash fine of UGX 500,000 (Uganda Shillings Five Hundred Thousand) to be paid into the FUFA Account and bring proof of payment of the same to the committee. The above fine is to be paid by completion of his entire suspension and failure to pay shall lead to automatic suspension until the fine is paid in full.

And the player must clear this money or else further action will be taken by the Competitions Disciplinary Panel.

Saturday, 19th November

• KCCA FC 1-1 URA FC
• Arua Hill 0-1 SC Villa

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SC Villa edged ten-man Arua Hill one-nil in a StarTimes Uganda Premier League game played at the Barifa Stadium in Arua on Saturday.

Charles Bbale’s scored the solitary goal from the spot in the 49th minute after Arua Hill’s left-back Richard Matovu handled the ball in the area and was shown marching orders.

It is a huge result for Villa, who were recently docked two points and two goals due to fans’ hooliganism during their game against Wakiso Giants. They now move to 14 points and fourth position after 8 games.

Meanwhile, Arua Hill suffered a third straight defeat. They now remain in the 7th position with 10 points.

Arua Hill dominated the opening exchanges and they missed a couple of chances before the break. Gaddafi Wahab, Rashid Kawawa, Ivan Eyam, and Richard Matovu all had chances at goal in the opening half.

Four minutes into the second half, Matovu blocked Sheif Batte’s effort in the area with his hand and was sent off. Bbale made no mistake putting away the resultant penalty and the goal was the match-winner.

Next Up

Arua Hill will visit Gaddafi FC on Wednesday 23rd November in Jinja while Villa will host KCCA FC on Friday 25th November at a venue yet to be communicated following their ban from hosting games with Kampala, Buganda, and Eastern regions.

Starting XIs

Arua Hill – Richard Anyama GK, Isaac Okello, Rashid Toha, Bright Vuni, Richard Matovu, Ivan Eyam, Steven Kabuye, Rashid Kawawa, Gaddafi Wahab, Jacob Kamwesiga, Samuel Ssekamate

SC Villa – Meddie Kibirige GK, Fred Gift, Kenneth Ssemakula, Davis Ssekajja, Umar Lutalo, Sheif Batte, Charles Bbale, Ivan Sserubiri, Tabu Oryem, Hassan Musana, Patrick Kakande

FUFA Competition Disciplinary Panel has made a ruling over the game between SC Villa and Wakiso Giants that ended with crowd violence last week at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankuluku.

The game ended in a 2-1 win for Wakiso Giants but SC Villa fans turned chaotic and needed the intervention of police by firing teargas to disperse the rowdy fans that were pelting stones at the match officials.

According to the findings by the panel, SC Villa failed to reign in on their fans.

Below are the findings;

Disciplinary proceedings were opened against Sports Club Villa (SC Villa) pursuant to match reports stating that, during the StarTimes Uganda Premier League match No 46 SC Villa vs. Wakiso Giants FC match played on Friday, 11th November 2022 at Mutesa II Stadium-Wankulukuku, it was reported that:

1. During half-time intervals match officials were denied access to the dressing room by the home team fans who were violent, throwing stones and bottles at the match officials and the match officials failed to access the dressing room at the half-time intervals.
2. After the match, the fans continued to throw bottles at match officials as they walked from the field of play to the dressing room which prompted police into action. The fans poured urine at the match officials while in the
   dressing room through the windows.
3. It was further reported that during the scuffle the team doctor of Wakiso Giants was stoned and injured on his forehead.

All of the above actions are in violation of the FUFA Competitions Rules and bring the game of football into disrepute.

The above disciplinary charges were put to the attention of the SC Villa, which filed a written response on the 15th of November 2022 in its defense to the effect that:

1. SC Villa admitted all charges.
2. Contended that the deduction of points from the Club and fines will not help to solve the problem.
3. The Club also raised several mitigating factors in its defense.

HEARING OF THE CASE
On the 16th of November 2022, the Competitions Disciplinary Panel convened to determine the matter, the Club was represented by the Vice President Mr. William Nkemba, Mr. Bakaki Daniel (Trustee of the Club), and the CEO Mr. Bazirengedde Muhammad appeared when the Committee closed the proceedings.

In the hearing, Club supplemented what was stated in the written defense and the Committee considered the same in its findings and decision.

The decision made is as follows;

1. An immediate deduction of two (2) points and two (2) goals from those already accumulated by the club.
2. Five (5) StarTimes Uganda Premier League home matches for SC Villa played in a closed stadium in a neutral territory outside the jurisdiction of the FUFA Regional Football Associations of Kampala, Buganda, and Eastern and at a stadium already licensed for the 2022/3 StarTimes Uganda Premier League matches.
3. A suspended deduction of two (2) points and two (2) goals for a period of 30 days within which SC Villa is to avail to the CDP of the individual culprits and all relevant details that orchestrated the hooliganism onward
   transmission to the match integrity committee for necessary action.
4. Sanction no.3 above shall be retracted automatically should the club avail the culprits within the above stipulated time frame. Failure of the club to avail the said individual culprits, two (2) points, and two (2) goals shall automatically be deducted from those accumulated by the club.
5. The club is directed to keep its fans in order as stated in Article 31(10)(f)(iii) above to stop putting the game into disrepute.
6. SC Villa is further directed to undertake the Training of a minimum of 30 Safety & Security Stewards by the FUFA Human Resource Capacity Building office at their own expense and avail a report to the committee by
   31st January 2023. The report shall be verified by the committee.
7. Should the club fail to heed the sanction above, the CDP shall be constrained to take stringent disciplinary measures against it.

MTN Uganda has today handed over MTN Kampala Marathon kit to the employees of the Kampala Capital City Authority ahead of the Marathon that is scheduled to take place this Sunday 20th November 2022.

The handover took place today at MTN Omondi Stadium which is home to the KCCA Football Club.

At least 25,000 people are expected to participate in this year’s marathon which shall be run under the theme; “Run for babies” as all the proceeds from the event shall go towards improving neonatal and maternal health services in four health facilities across Uganda, two of which are in Kampala.

The beneficiary health facilities include Kisenyi and Kawaala health facilities in the suburbs of Kampala plus those in Kachumbala (Teso sub-region) and Kabong (Karamoja sub-region).

While handing over the kit, Johnpaul Okwi, MTN Uganda’s Manager for Sponsorships and events thanked KCCA for its great work towards hosting the biggest social and sporting event that has enabled thousands of Ugandans to unite and give back to the community in various ways.

“I am grateful for KCCA’s effort hosting the marathon for all these years and for working with the government and UAF to ensure that all the participants have a good and safe experience as they run, each year. It is in this spirit that we hand over these kits and cordially invite you, as our partners to join us this Sunday as we run for babies,” Okwi said.

Anisha Muhoozi, the Chief Executive Officer of KCCA FC received the kit on behalf of KCCA. She lauded the MTN Kampala Marathon for positioning sports as a platform for influencing positive change in the communities.

“Supporting the MTN Kampala Marathon is something that is close to our hearts. We are honored to be part of such a noble cause that has transformed many lives in the country,” Muhoozi said, adding that the KCCA footballers are ready to take part in the Marathon.

The 2022 edition of the MTN Kampala Marathon will be held on Sunday 20th November starting at the Kololo independence grounds with runners participating in any of 4 categories including;

The full marathon (42Km), half marathon (21Km), 10Km race, and 5Km fun run. The wheelchair race 10km was successfully held on 13th November 2022.

There will be lots of live entertainment by a wide array of artists after the run and a play area for the young ones all day long.

Buy your kit at a discount via the MTN MoMo app or by simply dialing *165*77# and pick it up from a service center near you.

Blacks Power now understand the stakes if they are to register victory again in the top flight following their victory over Maroons FC on Tuesday in Luzira.

The Lira-based side has endured a frustrating start to life in Uganda Premier League but eventually got their first win on Tuesday in Luzira.

The lead was however short-lived with the Prison Warders leveling matters seven minutes later through Solomon Walusimbi.

Blacks Power later recovered with Mike Siwu and Simon Peter Otto scoring before the break.

Siwu converted from the spot two minutes after the half-hour mark to restore parity before Otto stretched the lead in the 37th minute.

Blacks Power huffed and puffed in the second half but goalkeeper Emmanuel Odongkora was to thank for the numerous saves that earned him the man of the match accolade.

Black Power didn’t move out of the drop zone despite winning and remain second from bottom with five points while Maroons FC stay 10th on the table with 8 points.

Coach Asaph Mwebaze is beaming with huge relief following Soltilo Bright Stars’ win over Onduparaka FC on Tuesday.

Bright Stars picked their first win after eight attempts at the encounter played at Kavumba Recreation Ground.

Mwebaze was appointed at the start of the season but has been struggling to find a rhythm with the club.

The much-needed victory arrived on Tuesday against bottom-placed Onduparaka, with Bright Stars winning 2-1.

Innocent Kitimbo scored as early as the first minute to give Mwebaze a good start.

The Caterpillars however leveled matters through Dominic Abong in the 23rd minute.

Nelson Ssenkatuka eventually got the winning goal in the second stanza for the hosts to collect all three points.

Victory took Soltilo Bright Stars to 11th place on 8 points in as many games while Onduparaka remains bottom of the log with just a single point.

Vipers SC was victorious in their 6th game of the Uganda Premier League by defeating Arua Hill thanks to Milton Karisa’s goal in the first half.

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Karisa found the back of the net in the 20th minute after meeting a through ball from Bright Anukani. The former lofted the ball over the Arua Hill SC goalkeeper Richard Enyama.

The Venoms were picking their second successive win for the first time this campaign, following our 1-0 victory over Blacks Power FC last time out.

Victory means Vipers SC has met Arua Hill thrice in the top flight. Vipers have won two games and lost one to Arua Hill.

Vipers SC are currently fifth on the log with 11 points after 6 games. Arua Hill are 7th with one point less after the same number of games.

FUFA has earmarked 5 Million for each player and official who was part of the successful expedition at the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers for the 2023 U20 Africa Cup of Nations.

The team progressed to the continental edition after succeeding as champions of the region by defeating South Sudan 2-1in the final on Friday.

FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim lauded them for a job well-done but also stated this should be treated as a starting point for achieving the ultimate target of reaching the World Cup.

“It is a momentous occasion for us to be celebrating another milestone. I take this opportunity to thank the players and the coaching staff for the tremendous achievement of returning to AFCON.

“Our vision as FUFA is to be the number one footballing Nation in Africa on and off the field and that can be achieved by qualifying for such tournaments.

“We played all the way to the final at the last tournament and therefore, our target should be attaining the same or even better because that gives us the chance of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup,” Magogo said.

He added; “When we started the FUFA Juniors League in 2015, we had a deliberate strategy of creating a pool of players and we are proud that most of you have come through the ranks.

“Majority of you have progressed from the U17 team to the U20 and some have gone all the way to play for the Senior National Team.

“This is the progress that we dreamed of and we believe that the future even holds more for us.”

Uganda Cranes defender Bevis Mugabi will be out for two months after sustaining an injury in Motherwell’s defeat to Celtic on Wednesday.

The centre-back was forced off early on in the first half of the clash at Fir Park after a challenge by Aaron Mooy and was ruled out of today’s 1-1 draw with St Johnstone in Perth.

Motherwell boss Steven Hammell admitted Mugabi suffered a “serious” knee injury in his post-match interview in midweek.

“Bevis got a scan on his knee yesterday so we will probably find out what the case will be with him tomorrow.

“It’s looking like maybe 6-8 weeks.

“But we are hoping it isn’t going to be any longer than that.”

The World Cup break means it will be five weeks before the Steelmen are back in action – on December 17 at home.

Mugabi signed for Motherwell in September 2019. He has since signed a new contract, until the summer of 2024.

Alex Isabirye Musongola and Richard Wandyaka both from BUL FC were named best coach and player respectively for the month of October on Wednesday.

In the event held at Kati Kati Restaurant, Kampala, the two emerged winners thanks to a brilliant start for BUL in the League.

Wandyaka staved off competition from teammate Karim Ndugwa and Maroons forward Fred Amaku to win the coveted prize.

He was exceptional last month for the Jinja-based side, scoring four goals. On the other hand, coach Isabirye who started the season on a high won the award ahead of Jackson Magera and Mohammed Ssenfuma from SC Villa and Maroons FC respectively.

In the five games played in October, BUL FC collected 11 points and currently sit top of the table.

Isabirye and Wandyaka received a cash prize of one million shillings each on top of the plaques.