The aftermath of the ill-tempered Uganda Cup quarterfinal conflict between Kitara FC and BUL FC has triggered a wave of disciplinary motion, with FUFA coming down laborious on each golf equipment following chaotic scenes on and off the pitch.
The match, which ended with Kitara edging BUL 1-0 was marred by misconduct that has now led to a number of suspensions and fines for gamers and officers concerned.
The FUFA Disciplinary Panel, in a ruling launched Friday, confirmed extreme sanctions for people on either side.
Kitara Gamers Sanctioned
Three Kitara FC gamers; Titus Ssematimba, Henry Kaddu Patrick and George Senkaaba have every been handed two-match suspensions from all FUFA-organised competitions.
Titus Ssematimba
Patrick Henry Kaddu.
George Senkaaba.
The trio was discovered responsible of improper conduct across the sixtieth minute of the heated quarterfinal conflict, violating part 43(3) of the FUFA Competitors Guidelines.
Along with the bans, every participant has been issued a suspended tremendous of UGX 500,000, which can be enforced in the event that they reoffend.
With key gamers now sidelined, Kitara FC must make essential tactical changes as they push ahead within the competitors and league marketing campaign.
Heavy Punishments for BUL FC Gamers
BUL FC didn’t escape the panel’s scrutiny both. Defender Walter Ochora obtained the harshest punishment: a 10-match suspension and a tremendous of UGX 1,000,000 for pushing the referee, Henry Musisi. Midfielder Nicholas Mwere, additionally concerned within the altercation, was initially going through a 10-match ban however had two video games suspended as a result of his cooperation, apology, and regret.
Nicholas Mwere.
Walter Ochora
He’ll now serve an 8-match ban, along with the automated suspension from the crimson card issued throughout the match.
These absences go away BUL considerably weakened as they enter a essential stretch of their league marketing campaign.
Coach Kikomeko Hit with Six-Month Ban
Maybe probably the most hanging sanction, nevertheless, was reserved for BUL head coach Abbey Kikomeko. He has been banned for six months from all football-related actions and fined UGX 5,000,000 for violent conduct towards match officers and a steward.
BUL Headcoach Abbey Kikomeko.
The disciplinary panel cited each the post-match assault on officers and a broadly circulated video displaying the coach bodily confronting a steward earlier than the sport.
With six league matches remaining, BUL FC now face the daunting activity of navigating the season’s last stretch with out their head coach and key gamers. Their fast take a look at comes towards Wakiso Giants FC on Saturday, April 26.
