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Match Fixing: Uganda’s football crisis and the loss of young talent

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On June 13th, the Federation of Uganda Football Association- FUFA banned 13 individuals, after successfully uncovering a South African-based match-fixing syndicate with the help of the Federation of International Football Associations- FIFA. Among those banned were one player, Latif Kiyemba, formerly of Lugazi FC; …

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Bidco FC hits Wakiso Giants FC 3-0 in Premier League Match

Buikwe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bidco FC returned to winning ways after a 3-0 defeat of Wakiso Giants in a Uganda Premier League match played on Saturday at the FUFA technical Centre in Njeru. The Eastern based side took the lead through Jerome Kiirya scored their opening goal. Alex Kitata …

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FUFA bans 3 Express FC fans for 2 years for attacking referee

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The FUFA Disciplinary Panel has issued a two-year ban against three fans of Express Football Club prohibiting them from participating in football-related activities.The three are Mukenya Noah, Zimula Sulaiman, and Nkata Abasi. They are penalized for beating up referee Fahad Sekayuba after the Uganda …

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FUFA mourns VP Darius Mugoye

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The football fraternity is mourning Darius Mugoye, the Second Vice President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA). A vigil was held at FUFA House on Tuesday, with Speaker Anitah Among and Vipers President Lawrence Mulindwa among the mourners. “We are saddened by …

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Questions on new Cranes coach

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Paul Put, the new Uganda Cranes coach was previously banned for match fixing. His unveiling at a press briefing held at FUFA House kicked off the online searches that however did not shock Ugandans. The 67-year-old was unveiled on a two-year deal by FUFA President …

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Mubiru turns down crested cranes job

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Abdallah Mubiru has declined the position of Assistant Coach for the Crested Cranes, a day after his appointment. The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) confirmed the development in a brief statement on Sunday morning. According to statement, while Mubiru had initially accepted the position, …

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Uganda Cranes: Was Micho the sole team issue?

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Thursday, the Federation of Uganda’s Football Association (FUFA) made the announcement of parting ways with former Cranes Head Coach Milutin Micho Sredojevic after a disappointing AFCON qualifying campaign that saw Uganda finish third in the group and miss out on qualification. Uganda’s AFCON journey …

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#FUFASuper8 final: BUL fc vs URA fc

TODAY ⚽ URA vs BUL – 4pm (FUFA TV) Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Revenue Authority Football Club-URA FC will face BUL FC in this year’s FUFA Super Eight final match at the MTN Omondi stadium in Lugogo. After a nearly four-year hiatus courtesy of COVID-19, the FUFA Super 8 Tournament, …

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UPL releases 2023/24 season fixtures

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Premier League has released the 2023/2024 season fixtures with the opening match slated for Friday, September 15, 2023. According to the fixtures, SC Villa will Kitara FC at the Wankulukuku stadium in one of the opening games, Mbarara City will also host NEC FC …

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