In a transfer that has sparked vital debate, William Oloya, the 36-year-old FIFA-branded referee, has been included within the officiating checklist for the Uganda Premier League (UPL) second spherical, set to start on February 11, 2025.
This comes regardless of Oloya being handed a six-month suspension on January 15, 2025, after a controversial incident throughout a UPL match earlier within the season.
The incident that led to Oloya’s suspension occurred throughout a recreation between KCCA FC and NEC FC, the place Oloya didn’t report two yellow playing cards he issued to gamers Gavin Kizito Mugweri and Emojong Anthony Okimaru in his post-match report.
This not directly impacted KCCA FC’s subsequent match towards Mbarara Metropolis FC, the place the membership was pressured to forfeit the sport resulting from fielding Kizito, who had collected sufficient yellow playing cards to be ineligible.
Whereas the precise reasoning behind his reinstatement stays unclear, with anticipation that the season will likely be carried out by the tip of present suspension.
Other than Ali Sabila Chelengat and Mashood Ssali who each retired this season, Oloya stays as one of many high-profile officers named on the second-round checklist.
Seven further FIFA referees may also be officiating within the UPL’s second spherical, which incorporates George Olemu, Fortunate Razake Kasalirwe, Dick Okello, Joshua Duula, Shamirah Nabadda, Habiba Naigaga, and Diana Murungi.
Fortunate Razake Kasalirwe.
Shamirah Nabadda.
These skilled officers, alongside Oloya, will hope to deliver their experience to the competitors, guaranteeing that the matches are performed pretty.
Alongside the seasoned referees, the second spherical additionally features a new wave of rising expertise.
Younger referees akin to Joseph Masembe, John Baptist Tumuhaise, Hassan Samba, James Aliruku, and Denish Odokonyero will likely be trying to show their skills on the sphere.
Their inclusion displays the FUFA and UPL’s ongoing efforts to nurture and develop the subsequent technology of soccer officers in Uganda.
Because the UPL second spherical is about to kick off with two thrilling fixtures; SC Villa taking over Wakiso Giants at Kabaka Kyabaggu and Vipers internet hosting URA at Kitende.
Full checklist – Centre referees
George Olemu, Fortunate Razake Kasalirwe, Dick Okello, Joshua Duula, Shamirah Nabadda, Habiba Naigaga, Diana Murungi, Asadu Ssemeere, Eric Francis Ojame, Felix Nuwagaba, Daniel Moses Uhuru Outeke, Rahuman Atiku, Muhammed Kirya Nasser, Isaac Ochan, Gerald Tuge Tumusiime, Vincent Kavuma, Stephen Masaya Kimayo, Jabeth Elly Ojilong, Arafat Yasir
Assistant referees
Ronald Katenya, Emmanuel Okudra, Hakim Mulindwa, Brianson Musisi, Ashiraf Katerega, Ashiraf Magoola, Lydia Wanyama Nantabo, Jane Mutonyi, Immaculate Ongiera, Elizabeth Nassolo, Mustapha Mafumu, Samuel Mbabali, Reminiscence Gumisiriza, Timothy Karusigarira Gumisiriza, Juma Osire, Musa Mawerere, Sharif Lulenzi, Mironso Azedi, Turyatemba Maliro Erasmus, Harmless Mugerwa, Badru Comfortable, Musa Mursal Muzamir, Tonny Agir, Fred Kinyera, Shafik Opolot and Oscar Esiru
Younger Expertise and Improvement
Ivan Lubwama, Tomas Kalangira Kyamanywa, Asiimwe Natasha, Geofry Fortunate, Lydia Auma
