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The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has taken further action against match-fixing by imposing sanctions on five individuals found guilty of manipulating a Uganda Premier League fixture involving Lugazi FC and Buhimba United Saints FC in November 2025.
Among those punished are Buhimba United Saints players Fred Nkata and Moses Ayebale, who have each received five-year bans from football. Their teammate, Ramadhan Dudu, was handed a two-year suspension for his involvement in the case.
FUFA also sanctioned the club’s Technical Director, James Kalumba, with a five-year ban.
The most severe punishment was reserved for former player Ali Feni, who was banned from football for life. Investigators concluded that Feni played a central role in organizing the scheme and served as a key link between the players involved and external match-fixers.
The latest disciplinary action underscores FUFA’s continued commitment to tackling corruption within Ugandan football and protecting the credibility of domestic competitions.
The federation’s efforts come amid a broader crackdown on match manipulation. Earlier this year, FIFA extended global bans against former Express FC coach Mike Mutyaba, former club CEO Miiro Ashraf Mwanje, goalkeeper Emmanuel Kalyowa, and former captain Ashraf Mbazira for their involvement in fixing a league match against Kitara FC in 2024.
Several other Ugandan football figures are currently serving FIFA-recognized suspensions. They include former Calvary FC player Saleh Maganda, former Northern Gateway player Franco Oringa, and former Gaddafi FC players Godfrey Lwesibawa, Yahaya Mahad Kakooza, and Andrew Waiswa, all of whom were handed five-year bans.
Meanwhile, referees George Nkurunziza and Deogracious Opio remain suspended for 10 years following separate match-fixing-related offenses.
FUFA maintains that strong disciplinary measures are essential in preserving the integrity of the sport and ensuring fair competition. The federation noted that all individuals sanctioned in the latest ruling have the right to appeal through the established football regulatory processes.
