FUFA Bans Five Individuals Over Match-Fixing Offences

The FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned five individuals after finding them guilty of match manipulation in violation of Articles 43 and 44 of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code.

The sanctions arise from investigations into the Uganda Premier League match between Lugazi FC and Buhimba United Saints FC played on November 8, 2025.

In the game that was played at Najjembe, Lugazi defeated Buhimba 5-2. Five of the seven goals were scored in the second half of the game.

According to FUFA, all five individuals have been banned from participating in football-related activities, with the sanctions taking immediate effect upon notification.

Among those sanctioned are Buhimba United Saints FC players Fred Nkata and Moses Ayebale, who have each received five-year bans from football.

Their teammate, Ramadhan Dudu, has been handed a two-year suspension after being found guilty of involvement in the match manipulation case.

Buhimba United Saints FC Technical Director James Kalumba has also been banned for five years following the committee’s findings.

The harshest punishment was reserved for former player Ali Feni, who has been banned for life from all football-related activities.

FUFA stated that Feni was found to have coordinated match-fixing activities in several matches, including the fixture between Lugazi FC and Buhimba United Saints FC.

He reportedly acted as an intermediary between players and match-fixers.

FUFA has confirmed that the decisions have been communicated to all concerned parties.

However, those sanctioned retain the right to appeal against the verdicts in accordance with the federation’s regulations.

Sanctions:

Fred Nkata (Buhimba United Saints FC player) – Five-year ban.

Moses Ayebale (Buhimba United Saints FC player) – Five-year ban.

Ramadhan Dudu (Buhimba United Saints FC player) – Two-year ban.

James Kalumba (Technical Director, Buhimba United Saints FC) – Five-year ban.

Ali Feni (Former player) – Lifetime ban from all football-related activities.