Kampala, Uganda: The Federation of Uganda Football Associations has provisionally suspended three players of Buhimba United Saints FC and opened investigations into alleged match-fixing involving a league fixture against Lugazi FC.
The suspended players are Ayebale Moses, Dudu Ramathan and Nkata Fred, who have each been handed a 90-day provisional suspension by the Investigatory Chamber of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee.
FUFA said the decision followed information suggesting possible manipulation of the match played on November 8, 2025, with preliminary evidence indicating the game may have been interfered with for betting purposes.
According to the federation, the Investigatory Chamber has formally opened investigations into the conduct of the three players under Article 43 of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code, which addresses the manipulation of football matches or competitions.
FUFA further disclosed that the alleged actions may also contravene criminal provisions under Uganda’s National Sports Act, prompting the federation to report the matter to the Uganda Police for possible criminal investigations.
The federation said the provisional suspension, imposed under Section 78 of the FUFA Ethics and Disciplinary Code, is intended to protect the integrity of the game while inquiries are ongoing.
FUFA emphasized that the suspensions do not constitute a final determination of guilt and that the affected players will be accorded a fair hearing as investigations continue.
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