Uganda Premier League: Busoga United 0 Express 1 (abandoned)
JINJA, UGANDA: Gunfire and teargas rocked Kakindu Stadium in Jinja on Wednesday after irate Busoga United fans threw stones onto the pitch in the closing minutes of the 0-1 home loss to Express FC.
Allan Kayiwa struck the only goal of the game with a curling free kick late in the match sparking chaotic scenes after Busoga United fans protested referee Richard Kimbowa’s decision to award the freekick.
For their safety, the players and officials remained in the middle of the pitch as they waited for security to deal with the trouble. Police fired bullets and tear gas to disperse the rowdy fans.
This is the second incident of fan hooliganism this season. Last week, Villa fans threw stones at match officials shortly after being beaten 2-1 by Wakiso Giants at Wanukulukuku Stadium.
Wakiso Giants doctor Keith Walusimbi was hit on the head with a rock and had to receive medical attention. Police also fired tear gas and bullets to disperse the violent fans.
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